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What is Edrei?
        ED'REI
        (strength, stronghold). 1. A capital city of Bashan. Num 21:33; Deut 3:1-10. It was in the territory of Manasseh beyond (east of) Jordan. Num 32:33. It is not noticed in later Bible history, although it was an important city until the seventh century of the Christian era. Its ruins, called Edhra, cover a circuit of 3 miles. Without a spring, river, or stream, without access except over rocks and through nearly impassable defiles, without tree or garden, it is a place of security and strength. Among the ruins are remains of churches, temples, and mosques. The place has now about 500 population. 2. A town of Naphtali. Num 19:37. Porter identifies it with Tell Khuraiheh, near Kedesh; Conder with Yater.


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Schaff, Philip, Dr. "Biblical Definition for 'edrei' in Schaffs Bible Dictionary".
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