Abel-meholah
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Modern Name
Tell Abu Sus
Country
Israel
Region
Samaria
Coordinates
32.3743, 35.5609
About
Abel-meholah is an ancient city mentioned in the Old Testament, located in the region of Samaria in modern-day Israel. Known today as Tell Abu Sus. It appears across 3 verses in Scripture.
History & Historical Arc
Abel-meholah holds a distinguished place in Scripture as the hometown of the prophet Elisha. The city appears first in J…
Archaeological Notes
The identification of Abel-meholah is debated, but a widely accepted candidate is Tell Abu Sus (also written Tell Abou S…