Nehusha (Hebrew: נְחוּשָׁה, lit. Steadfast) is a moshav in central Israel. Located five kilometres north-east of Beit Guvrin, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 1,484.[1]

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Moshav Nehusha as seen from the hill of Khirbat Umm Burj
Nehusha
Coordinates: 31°37′48″N 34°57′16″E
Country	Israel
District	Jerusalem
Council	Mateh Yehuda
Affiliation	Hapoel HaMizrachi
Founded	1955
Population  (2019)[1]	1,484
Website	www.nechusha.org.il

History

The moshav was established in 1955 on the land of the depopulated Palestinian village of Umm Burj.[2] but collapsed in 1968. It was re-established in 1981. Its name is derived from the name of the Biblical town of Ir-Nachash (1 Chronicles 4:12)[3] nearby and from Psalms 18:35 (where it is translated as brass, although its meaning is steadfast or firm);

Who traineth my hands for war, so that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.

Archaeology

In 2004, an archaeological excavation was conducted at Nehusha by Rona Avissar on behalf of Bar Ilan University's Department of Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology.[4]

Gallery

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  Signpost showing description of ancient ruin, Hurvat Qayit
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  The ancient ruin of Qayit, near Nehusha
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  Ruin of Qayit near Moshav Nehusha
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  Ruin of Qayit near Nehusha

References

External links

• Village website (in Hebrew)