Salt Sea, Dead Sea

Definition

The Salt Sea (also called the Dead Sea) was located between southern Israel on its west and Moab on its east.

• The Jordan River flows south into the Salt Sea.
• Because it is smaller than most seas, it could be called “Salt Lake.”
• This sea has such a high concentration of minerals (or “salts”) that nothing can live in its waters. Its lack of plants and animals is the cause of the name “Dead Sea.”
• In the Old Testament, this sea is also called the “Sea of Arabah” and the “Sea of Negev” because of its location near the regions of Arabah and Negev.

(Translation suggestions: Translate Names)

(See also: Ammon, Arabah, Jordan River, Moab, Negev)

Bible References

• 2 Chronicles 20:1-2
• Deuteronomy 3:17
• Joshua 3:14-16
• Numbers 34:1-3

Word Data

• Strong’s: H3220, H4417