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Penuel

Ancient site along the Jabbok River rebuilt and fortified by Jeroboam I as a Transjordan administrative center and royal stronghold for the northern kingdom.

Geographical Setting

Biblical Region: Gilead / Jabbok River Valley · Modern Location: Tulul adh-Dhahab, Balqa Governorate, Jordan · Coordinates: 32.1931, 35.7 · Location Precision: probable

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