Kir of Moab

Kir of Moab is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as one of the two main strongholds of Moab, the other being Ar. It is probably the same as the city called Kir-haresh, Kir-hareseth (Hebrew: קִיר-חֲרֶשֶׂת‎; Isa 16:7), and Kir-heres (Hebrew: קִיר חָרֶשׂ‎; Isa 16:11; Jer 48:31, 48:36). The word Kir alludes to a wall or fortress. It is identified with the later city Al Karak.

Kir of Moab

Kir of Moab is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as one of the two main strongholds of Moab, the other being Ar. It is probably the same as the city called Kir-haresh, Kir-hareseth (Hebrew: קִיר-חֲרֶשֶׂת‎; Isa 16:7), and Kir-heres (Hebrew: קִיר חָרֶשׂ‎; Isa 16:11; Jer 48:31, 48:36). The word Kir alludes to a wall or fortress. It is identified with the later city Al Karak.