Where are Jerusalem and Moab located in relation to the Dead Sea?
Jerusalem is located about 14 miles up in the mountains from the Dead Sea. The ancient area of Moab lies down off to the southeast of the old Dead Sea. These locations are given in relation to the Dead Sea as described in the context.
Les explains that along the eastern end of the Mediterranean lies the nation of Israel, Galilee, the Jordan River and its valley, and the Dead Sea. He notes that Jerusalem is 14 miles up in the mountains from the Dead Sea, while the ancient area of Moab is down off to the southeast of the old Dead Sea. He points this out because it will come up when they get back to Isaiah.