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The Dead Sea: What was it called in Bible times?

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What was the dead sea called before it got named 'The Dead Sea.'?

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

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Bible students say that the dead sea was commonly referred to in the Bible days as 'Salt sea', 'sea of Arabah' and 'Eastern sea'. It is commonly referenced in the Bible when discussing borders to the land of Israel.

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