Literary map location
Gerar literary map location
Gerar is a mapped waypoint in Mapped Fiction. The location is placed at 31.380° N, 34.600° E. Its map confidence is estimated.
Latitude
31.380° N
Longitude
34.600° E
Depth
surface
First title
Genesis: Abraham
Appearances
- Genesis: Abraham, chapter 20: Placed near a common Negev proxy for Gerar; the archaeological identification is debated.
- Genesis: Jacob, chapter 26: Isaac context waypoint for Genesis 26; included to place Jacob's family before the Beersheba departure.
Connected route segments
| Title | Path | Connected waypoint | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis: Abraham | Abraham sojourns in Gerar | Hebron / Mamre | 50 km |
| Genesis: Abraham | Gerar to Beersheba | Beersheba | 23 km |
| Genesis: Jacob | Isaac goes to Gerar | Beer-lahai-roi | 71 km |
| Genesis: Jacob | Isaac goes up to Beersheba | Beersheba | 23 km |