It was the most remote city of Judah; located in southern Judah on the border of Edom (Idumaea) (). The location is tentatively identified with Khirbet Hora (Horvat Hur), about 10 km (6 mi) ENE of Beersheba.
The text describes a remote city in Judah, situated near the border of Edom and identified as being located near Khirbet Hora (Horvat Hur). The location is approximately 10 kilometers east-northeast of Beersheba.