Scorpion in Easton's Bible Dictionary
mentioned along with serpents (Deut. 8:15). Used also
figuratively to denote wicked persons (Ezek. 2:6; Luke
10:19);
also a particular kind of scourge or whip (1 Kings
12:11).
Scorpions were a species of spider. They abounded in
the Jordan
valley.
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