Dophkah
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Dophkah was a temporary encampment site for the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt, recorded in the biblical itinerary of Numbers 33.
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A desert encampment of the Israelites, situated after the wilderness of Sin and before Rephidim, as listed in the journey record of Numbers 33:12-13.
What is the meaning of Dophkah in the Bible?
A desert encampment of the Israelites, situated after the wilderness of Sin and before Rephidim, as listed in the journey record of Numbers 33:12-13.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Dophkah helps readers trace the specific geographical progression of the Exodus narrative, providing context for the timeline and sequence of events described in the Pentateuch.
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