Bible Dictionary
Willows, The Brook Of The
The Brook of the Willows was a stream marking part of Moab’s southern boundary. It is commonly identified with the brook or valley of Zered, though the precise location is not certain.
Definition
The Brook of the Willows was a stream mentioned in Isaiah’s dirge over Moab. It marked or lay near Moab’s southern boundary and is generally identified with the brook Zered.
Biblical Usage
It appears in the prophecy concerning Moab as a geographical feature associated with the movement of Moab’s inhabitants and possessions.
Historical Background
The stream was identified in the supplied material with Wady el-Aksa, though it is generally associated with the brook Zered.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
a wady mentioned by Isaiah, (Isaiah 15:7) in his dirge over Moab. It is situated on the southern boundary of Moab, and is now called Wady el-Aksa.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>Evidently mentioned as the boundary of Moab (Isa 15:7) and generally identified with the brook Zered.</p><p>See BROOK; ZERED.</p>