Bible Dictionary
Berachah, Valley Of
A valley where Jehoshaphat and Judah assembled to bless the Lord after God gave them victory over Moab and Ammon.
Definition
The Valley of Berachah was a valley in which Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah assembled after the defeat of the Moabites. Its name reflects the blessing offered to Jehovah for the victory.
Biblical Usage
After the overthrow of the Moabite forces, Jehoshaphat and his people gathered in the valley to bless Jehovah. It is mentioned in connection with the victory recorded in 2 Chronicles 20:26.
Historical Background
The valley is now called Bereikut and lies between Tekoa and the main road from Bethlehem to Hebron.
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
a valley in which Jehoshaphat and his people assembled to “bless” Jehovah after the overthrow of the hosts of Moabites. (2 Chronicles 20:26) It is now called Bereikut, and lies between Tekua and the main road from Bethlehem to Hebron.