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Theras
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
thē´ras ( Θέρα , Théra ): The river by which the company assembled in preparation for the march to Jerusalem under Ezra (1 Esdras 8:41,61). In Ezra 8:21 , Ezra 8:31 the name of the river is Ahava. Possibly the place is represented by the modern Hit on the Euphrates; but no certain identification is possible.
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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Theras'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/t/theras.html. 1915.