Alvah

/ælˈvɑː/ noun

Definition

A Biblical name and geographical location mentioned in ancient texts, sometimes referring to a region or settlement in historical Edom.

Etymology

From Hebrew; a proper noun appearing in the Bible referring to a place or person associated with ancient Near Eastern history.

Kelly Says

Alvah appears in the Bible's genealogies almost like an ancient zip code—it anchors the Old Testament's geographical and tribal history, helping archaeologists piece together where ancient societies actually existed.

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