Place Old Testament
Brook of the Arabah
Also known as Brook of, the Arabah =ESV; valley of, the Arabah =NIV; river of, the wilderness =KJV
The Brook of the Arabah was the eastern boundary of King Jeroboam II's kingdom. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Amos 6:14.
Why it matters. Eastern boundary of Jeroboam II's kingdom
- Primary passages
- Location
- 35.136, 36.749 (approximate, within about 2 km)
Coordinates from STEPBible TIPNR (palopenmaps.org link). Approximate; not independently verified.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Brook of the Arabah
The Brook of the Arabah is mentioned in the Bible as the eastern boundary of the kingdom of Israel during the reign of Jeroboam II (Amo.6.14). Jeroboam II was a powerful king who expanded Israel's territory and restored its borders to their former extent. The Brook of the Arabah likely refers to the Wadi Zered, a seasonal stream that flows into the Dead Sea from the east, marking the boundary between Moab and Edom.
Amos's prophecy indicates that God would judge Israel for their sins, and their territory would be invaded from the Brook of the Arabah to the entrance of Hamath in the north. This prophecy highlights the extent of Israel's kingdom under Jeroboam II and the impending judgment that would befall them. The Brook of the Arabah serves as a geographical marker, emphasizing the scope of both Israel's power and their coming downfall.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
Amos (1 verse)