And Husham died, and Hadad the son of Bedad, who smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.
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Glossary
- City People
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The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).
- Avith Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Rujum al Juththa.
- Midian Place
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Biblical region. Modern identification: Al Bad.
- Moab Place
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Biblical region. Modern identification: Kerak.