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Ashdoth-pisgah

Easton's Bible Dictionary

(Deut 3:17; Josh 12:3; 13:20) in Authorized Version, but in Revised Version translated “slopes of Pisgah.” In Deut 4:49 it is translated in the Authorized Version “springs of Pisgah.” The name Ashdoth is translated “springs” in the Authorized Version, but “slopes” in the Revised Version, of Josh 10:40 and 12:8. It has been identified with the springs under Mount Nebo, now called ‘Ayun Musa.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Ashdoth Pisgah

ash'-doth piz'-ga ('ashdoth ha-picgah): Thus the King James Version for the Revised Version (British and American) "The slopes (the Revised Version, margin springs) of Pisgah." The spurs and ravines, or the "shoulders" of Pisgah are meant. 'Ashedah is "a pouring out," and 'ashedoth are the slopes of a mountain from which springs gush forth. In Josh 10:40; Josh 12:8, 'Ashedoth, translated "springs" in the King James Version, is "slopes" in the Revised Version (British and American) (Deut 3:17; Josh 12:3; Josh 13:20). See Pisgah.

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