akrabbim Summary and Overview

scorpions, probably the general name given to the ridge containing the pass between the south of the Dead Sea and Zin, es-Sufah, by which there is an ascent to the level of the land of Israel. Scorpions are said to abound in this whole district, and hence the name (Num. 34:4). It is called "Maaleh-acrabbim" in Josh. 15:3, and "the ascent of Akrabbim" in Num. 34:4.

(the ascent of, or the going up to); also MAALEH-ACRABBIM (the scorpion pass), a pass between the south end of the Dead Sea and Zin, forming one of the landmarks on the south boundary at once of Judah, #Jos 15:3| and of the Holy Land. #Nu 34:4| Also the boundary of the Amorites. #Jud 1:36| As to the name, scorpions abound in the whole of this district.

AKRAB'BIM (scorpions), a range of hills on the southern boundary of Judah, Num 34:4 ; Josh 15:3, and on the border of the territory of the Amorites. Jud 1:36. The "ascent of" and the "going up to" Akrabbim is the famous "Scorpion Pass," where the route from Petra to Hebron passes out of the Ghur, or Wady, el-Fikreh. At the upper end of this winding valley, 10 miles from Maderah, is a wild ascent now called Nahh Kareb, which is regarded as the ancient Akrabbim or "Scorpion Pass." Scorpions still abound in the region. It was also called Maalehacrabbim. Josh 15:3.

Also, the going up to, or ascent of, Akrabbim. MAALEH-AKRABBIM; "the scorpion pass", between the S. of the Dead Sea and Zin: Judah's and Israel's boundary on the S. (Numbers 34:4; Joshua 15:3). The boundary of the Amorites (Judges 1:36). The scene of Judas Maccabens' victory over Edom. Perhaps now the pass Es-Sufah, the last step from the desert to the level of Israel. Wilton makes it Sufah.