* Beer.
Probably the Beer mentioned by Mr. Maundrell, three hours and
a half, or about ten miles, north of Jerusalem, towards
Shechem. It is situated toward the south, on an easy
declivity; and has a fountain of excellent water at the bottom
of the hill, from which it has taken its name. Close to the
well are the mouldering walls of a ruined {khan;} and on the
summit of the hill two large arches still remain of a ruined
convent. Dr. Richardson says, that it seems to have been once
a place of considerable consequence.
Nu 21:16 Jos 19:8 2Sa 20:14
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