Engedi

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Engedi

Meaning - spring of the kid

Engedi is an important oasis and fresh water spring located on the western shore of the Dead Sea in a severely-gorged mountain range that is six hundred feet above the Dead Sea. There are a number of caves in the area that can provide shelter. It was allotted to Judah at the conquest (Josh. 15:62). It was famous for aromatic plants (Song of Solomon 1: 14). It is also one of the places in the wilderness that David fled to in his escape from Saul. (Josh. 15:62; 1 Sam. 23:29). It was here that David spared Saul's life. In Gen 14:7 it is called Hazezon-tamar, a city of the Amorites.

Scriptures

Genesis 14: 7

Joshua 15: 62

1 Samuel 23: 29

1 Samuel 24: 1

2 Chronicles 20: 2

Song of Solomon 1: 14

Ezekiel 47: 10