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Nahaliel

NAHALIEL, an Encampment of the Israelites in the Wilderness. From Mattanah they went to Nahaliel, and thence to Bamoth, Numb. xxi. 19. Eusebius says, that Nahaliel is upon the Arnon, and that Mattanah is beyond the Arnon towards the East, twelve Miles from Medaba. Nahaliel signifies, My River is the Lord.

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