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Kir of Moab
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
Isa. 15:1. The two strongholds of Moab were Ar and Kir, which latter is probably the Kir-haraseth (16:7) following.
Scripture references
Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
(fortress of Moab), one of the two chief strongholds of Moab, the other being Ar of Moab. The name occurs only in (Isaiah 15:1) though the place is probably referred to under the names of Kir-heres, Kir-harseth, etc. It is almost identical with the name Kerak, by which the site of an important city in a high and very strong position at the southeast of the Dead Sea is known at this day. Its situation is truly remarkable. It is built upon the top of a steep hill, surrounded by a deep and narrow valley, which again is completely enclosed by mountains rising higher than the town and overlooking it on all sides.
Scripture references
Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
KIR OF MOAB. See Kir-ha-raseth.
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
KIR OF MOAB. See Kir-ha-raseth.