Two Clearings of Goats (1 Kings 20:27): An Interpretation Supported by an Akkadian Parallel

Supported by an Akkadian parallel, a new rendering of 1 Kgs 20:27b is suggested: “The Israelites encamped opposite them (covering) an area of the size of two clearings of goats, while Aram filled the land.”

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Published in:Journal of Biblical literature 2014-07, Vol.133 (2), p.247-249
Main Author: Baruchi-Unna, Amitai
Format: Article
Language:English
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Bible
Nouns
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Summary:Supported by an Akkadian parallel, a new rendering of 1 Kgs 20:27b is suggested: “The Israelites encamped opposite them (covering) an area of the size of two clearings of goats, while Aram filled the land.”
ISSN:0021-9231
1934-3876
DOI:10.15699/jbibllite.133.2.247