Definition and Meaning:
Ijeabarim, also referred to as Iye-abarim, is a location mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible. The name "Ijeabarim" is derived from Hebrew, meaning "ruins of Abarim" or "heaps of Abarim." It is associated with the journey of the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings.

Biblical References:
Ijeabarim is mentioned in the Book of Numbers as part of the itinerary of the Israelites as they traveled towards the Promised Land. In Numbers 21:11 , it is recorded: "They journeyed from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim, in the wilderness that faces Moab toward the sunrise." This passage situates Ijeabarim in the wilderness region east of the Jordan River, near the territory of Moab.

Geographical Context:
The location of Ijeabarim is traditionally identified with the region of the Abarim mountain range, which lies to the east of the Dead Sea and the Jordan River. This area is characterized by its rugged terrain and is part of the larger Transjordan region. The Abarim range is significant in biblical history, as it is also the location where Moses viewed the Promised Land from Mount Nebo before his death (Deuteronomy 34:1).

Historical and Theological Significance:
Ijeabarim holds historical significance as a waypoint in the Israelites' 40-year journey through the wilderness. This journey was a period of testing and preparation for the people of Israel as they moved from slavery in Egypt to freedom in the land promised to their forefathers. The encampment at Ijeabarim represents one of the many stages in this transformative journey.

Theologically, the mention of Ijeabarim, like other locations in the wilderness wanderings, underscores the faithfulness of God in guiding and providing for His people despite their frequent disobedience and lack of faith. It serves as a reminder of the transient nature of the Israelites' journey and the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises.

Cultural and Archaeological Insights:
While the exact location of Ijeabarim remains uncertain, archaeological and geographical studies continue to explore the broader region of the Abarim mountains. These studies aim to provide insights into the historical context of the biblical narrative and the lifestyle of the nomadic tribes during the Late Bronze Age.

Related Biblical Themes:
· Wilderness Wanderings: Ijeabarim is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, a period marked by divine guidance, provision, and covenantal testing.
· God's Faithfulness: The encampments, including Ijeabarim, highlight God's unwavering commitment to His covenant with Israel, despite their repeated failures.
· Transition and Preparation: The journey through places like Ijeabarim symbolizes the transition from bondage to freedom and the preparation necessary to enter the Promised Land.

Cross-References:
· Numbers 33:44-45 : "They set out from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim, on the border of Moab."
· Deuteronomy 34:1 : "Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which faces Jericho. And the LORD showed him all the land—Gilead as far as Dan."

Ijeabarim, as a part of the Israelites' journey, serves as a testament to the enduring narrative of faith, obedience, and the fulfillment of divine promises throughout the biblical text.Ijeabarim

(ruin of Abarim), one of the later halting-places of the children of Israel. (Numbers 21:11; 33:44) It was on the boundary --the southeast boundary-- of the territory of Moab; in the waste uncultivated "wilderness" on its skirts.

Ruins of Abarim, the forty-seventh station of the Israelites in the wilderness, "in the border of Moab" (Numbers 33:44). IJE-ABARIM

i-je-ab'-a-rim.

See IYE-ABARIM.

Ijeabarim (2 Occurrences)
...Ijeabarim (2 Occurrences). Numbers 21:11 And they journeyed from Oboth, and pitched
at Ijeabarim, in the wilderness which is before Moab, toward the sunrising. ...
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Pitched (101 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS WBS). Numbers 21:11 And they journeyed from Oboth, and pitched at Ijeabarim,
in the wilderness which is before Moab, toward the sunrising. ...
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I'im (1 Occurrence)
I'im. Iim, I'im. Ijeabarim . Multi-Version Concordance I'im (1 Occurrence).
Joshua 15:29 Baalah, Iim, Ezem, (See RSV). Iim, I'im. Ijeabarim . Reference ...
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Ije-abarim (2 Occurrences)
Ije-abarim. Ijeabarim, Ije-abarim. Ijim . Easton's Bible Dictionary ... (See JPS
WBS YLT). Ijeabarim, Ije-abarim. Ijim . Reference Bible.
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Sunrising (15 Occurrences)
... (See JPS ASV DBY). Numbers 21:11 And they journeyed from Oboth, and pitched at
Ijeabarim, in the wilderness which is before Moab, toward the sunrising. ...
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Journeyed (111 Occurrences)
... (ASV DBY JPS). Numbers 21:11 And they journeyed from Oboth, and pitched at Ijeabarim,
in the wilderness which is before Moab, toward the sunrising. ...
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Rising (162 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). Numbers 21:11 And they journeyed from Oboth, and pitched
at Ijeabarim, in the wilderness which is before Moab, toward the sunrising. ...
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