Bible Dictionary
Eglaim
Eglaim was a place mentioned in Isaiah’s prophecy concerning Moab. Its exact location is uncertain, though it may have been in southern Moab and possibly connected with En-eglaim.
Definition
Eglaim was a place named in Isaiah’s prophecy concerning Moab. Its name means “two ponds.” It may have been the same place as En-eglaim, though the identification is uncertain.
Biblical Usage
Eglaim occurs in the prophetic description of Moab’s distress and mourning.
Historical Background
The place may have stood in southern Moab. Eusebius identified it with a village south of Areopolis, but the site cannot now be identified with certainty.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Two ponds, (Isa. 15:8), probably En-eglaim of Ezek. 47:10.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(two ponds), a place named only in (Isaiah 15:8) probably the same as EN-EGLAIM.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>eg'-la-im ('eghlayim; Agaleim):</p><p>A place named in Isa 15:8, possibly in the South of Moab. Eusebius (Onomasticon) identifies it with Agallim, a village 8 Roman miles South of Areopolis. It cannot now be identified.</p>