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Reference: Ashteroth Karnaim

Easton

Ashteroth of the two horns, the abode of the Rephaim (Ge 14:5). It may be identified with Ashtaroth preceding; called "Karnaim", i.e., the "two-horned" (the crescent moon). The Samaritan version renders the word by "Sunamein," the present es-Sunamein, 28 miles south of Damascus.

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Morish

Ash'teroth Karna'im

City of the Rephaims who were smitten by Chedorlaomer. Ge 14:5. Identified with Tell Ashary, 32 46' N, 36 1' E.

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Smith

Ash'teroth Karna'im

(Ashteroth of the two horns or peaks) a place of very great antiquity, the abode of the Rephaim.

Ge 14:5

The name reappears but once, as Carnaim or Carnion, 1 Macc. 5:26,43,44; 2 Macc. 12:21,26, in "the land of Galaad." It is probably the modern Es-Sanamein, on the Haj route, about 25 miles south of Damascus.

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