Beth-barah

A location close to the Jordan River where the men of Ephraim confronted the Midianites.

About Beth-barah

A place where warriors from the tribe of Ephraim, under Gideon's leadership, tried to block the retreat of the Midianites over the Jordan River (Judges 7:24).

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Key References

Judges 7:24

Gideon sent messengers throughout the hill country of Ephraim to say, “Come down against the Midianites and seize the waters of the Jordan ahead of them as far as Beth-barah.” So all the men of Ephraim were called out, and they captured the waters of the Jordan as far as Beth-barah.

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Judges 7:24

Gideon sent messengers throughout the hill country of Ephraim to say, “Come down against the Midianites and seize the waters of the Jordan ahead of them as far as Beth-barah.” So all the men of Ephraim were called out, and they captured the waters of the Jordan as far as Beth-barah.