Abel-meholah
[ ey-buhl-mi-hoh-luh ]
/ ˌeɪ bəl mɪˈhoʊ lə /
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noun
a city in ancient Palestine, east of the Jordan River: the home of Elisha. Judges 7:22; 1 Kings 4:12; 19:16.
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Origin of Abel-meholah
From Hebrew Abhēl-Məḥōlā “meadow of dancing, dancing meadow”
Words nearby Abel-meholah
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