Hor-Haggidgad
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient wilderness encampment identified in biblical texts as part of the Israelite journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.
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A desert encampment of the Israelites situated between Beeroth Bene-jaakan and Jotbathah, also known as Gudgodah, referenced in Numbers 33:32 and Deuteronomy 10:7.
What is the meaning of Hor-Haggidgad in the Bible?
A desert encampment of the Israelites situated between Beeroth Bene-jaakan and Jotbathah, also known as Gudgodah, referenced in Numbers 33:32 and Deuteronomy 10:7.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this site helps readers trace the specific itinerary of the Israelite wanderings and understand the geographical context of the tribal divisions described in the Torah.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
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Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.