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Horonaim

Places & Geography • Old Testament
Horonaim was an unidentified town in southern Moab, mentioned in prophecies concerning Moab’s destruction. Its name means “the two hollows” or “two caverns.”
Biblical Usage
Horonaim is mentioned with other Moabite places in prophecies concerning Moab’s destruction. Isaiah and Jeremiah speak of the way or descent to Horonaim, portraying the place within the announced judgment against Moab.
Scripture References
Isaiah 15:5 Jeremiah 48:3 Jeremiah 48:5 Jeremiah 48:34