The origin of the word Negev is from the Hebrew root denoting 'dry'; in the Hebrew Bible, the word Negev is also used for the direction 'south'. Some English-language translations use the …

Sep 16, 2024 · The name Negev means “dry land” in Hebrew, but the Bible sometimes uses the term to refer to the “south country,” or “south.” An alternate spelling for Negev in the Bible is …

Nov 11, 2025 · Negev, arid region in the southern part of Israel and occupying almost half of the Palestine region. Although its semiarid character is indicated from biblical times, it is not a …

Aug 30, 2021 · The Negev spanned a loosely defined area in the southern extreme of Israel. With an average rainfall of about 8 inches (20 cm) per year its desert climate often required …

Obadiah 1:20 The captives of this army of the children of Israel, who are among the Canaanites, will possess even to Zarephath; and the captives of Jerusalem, who are in Sepharad, will …

Feb 3, 2025 · The Negev Desert was a region of great importance in ancient Israel, Judah, and the Levant. It boasts a rich history related to agriculture, mining, and trade.

The Negev of Judah, often referred to simply as the Negev, is a significant geographical and historical region in the southern part of ancient Israel. The term "Negev" itself means "dry" or …

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The Negev Bedouin are Arabs who originally had a nomadic lifestyle rearing livestock in the deserts of southern Israel. The community is traditional and conservative, with a well-defined …

Negev , or Ha-Negev, Desert region, southern Israel. Bounded by the Sinai Peninsula and the Jordan Rift Valley, it has an area of about 4,700 sq mi (12,200 sq km).