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Misgab
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
or (Heb. Misgab', מַשְׂגָּב, height, as often; Sept. Ἀμάθ τὸ κραταίωμα v.r. Μασιγάθ, and τὸ ὀχύρωμα Μωάβ,Vulg. fortis), a town in Moab, situated on the desolating track of the invading Babylonians (Jeremiah 48:1), probably so called from being located on an eminence. De Saulcy (Narrative, 1:391) suggests a connection with the present Wady el-Mujeb, the ancient Arnon; but this is merely fanciful. The place is doubtless to be sought near the associated localities of Kiriathaim and Heshbon; perhaps it is only an appellative (as it usually has the article) for the older locality BAMOTH (See BAMOTH) (q.v.). Others think it may be the MIZPEH of Moab (1 Samuel 23:3), or a general name for the highlands of Moab, as in Isaiah 25:12 (without the art. A.V. "high fort"). (See MOAB).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Misgab'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/m/misgab.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
