A town in Galilee destroyed by Shalman (Hos 10:14).
About Beth-arbel
A town that was violently destroyed by the Assyrians. Hosea compared this destruction to Ephraim’s future destruction (Hosea 10:14).
Beth-arbel is likely present-day Irbid in Gilead, which is at an important crossroads in the northern Transjordan.
Key References
Hosea 10:14
the roar of battle will rise against your people, so that all your fortresses will be demolished as Shalman devastated Beth-arbel in the day of battle, when mothers were dashed to pieces along with their children.
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Hosea (1)
Hosea 10:14
the roar of battle will rise against your people, so that all your fortresses will be demolished as Shalman devastated Beth-arbel in the day of battle, when mothers were dashed to pieces along with their children.