Bible Dictionary
Luhith
Luhith was a Moabite ascent or locality between Zoar and Horonaim, mentioned in prophecies concerning Moab’s mourning and downfall.
Definition
Luhith was a place in Moab, described as an ascent and located between Zoar and Horonaim. Its name is associated with boards or tables.
Biblical Usage
Luhith appears in prophecies concerning Moab. The references portray movement on the ascent amid mourning and the coming downfall of Moab.
Historical Background
In the time of Eusebius and Jerome, Luhith was still known and stood between Areopolis, or Rabbath-moab, and Zoar.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Made of boards, a Moabitish place between Zoar and Horonaim (Isa. 15:5; Jer. 48:5).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(made of tables or boards), The ascent of, a place in Moab, occurs only in (Isaiah 15:5) and the parallel passage of Jeremiah. (Jeremiah 48:5) In the days of Eusebius and Jerome it was still known, and stood between Areopolis (Rabbath-moab) and Zoar.