A region near the Euphrates River where Pethor, Balaam's hometown, was located.
About Amaw
A region near the Euphrates River. It included the city of Pethor, to which King Balak of Moab sent messengers in search of the prophet Balaam (Numbers 22:5). Amaw's name appears in the Idrimi Inscription from 1450 BC. It also appears on the tomb of Qen-amun, who served under Amenophis II of Egypt near the end of the 15th century BC.
Key References
he sent messengers to summon Balaam son of Beor at Pethor, which is by the Euphrates in the land of his people. “Behold, a people has come out of Egypt,” said Balak. “They cover the face of the land and have settled next to me.
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Numbers (1)
he sent messengers to summon Balaam son of Beor at Pethor, which is by the Euphrates in the land of his people. “Behold, a people has come out of Egypt,” said Balak. “They cover the face of the land and have settled next to me.