Bible Dictionary
NATURAL FEATURES
The principal natural features of Palestine include the coastal lowland, hill country, Jordan valley and Arabah, eastern highlands, Negeb, slopes, and wilderness. These regions shaped settlement, travel, agriculture, and Israel’s history.
Biblical Usage
Biblical territorial descriptions refer to the hill country, lowland, Arabah, slopes, wilderness, South, and the slopes of Pisgah. These terms describe regions and descents used in accounts of conquest and territorial possession.