Makheloth
LocationsGeographical Setting
Makheloth was a designated encampment site for the Israelite tribes during their forty-year journey through the Sinai wilderness.
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A desert camp of the Israelites between Haradah and Tahath, mentioned in Numbers 33:25-26.
What is the meaning of Makheloth in the Bible?
A desert camp of the Israelites between Haradah and Tahath, mentioned in Numbers 33:25-26.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Makheloth helps readers trace the specific geographical progression of the Exodus narrative, illustrating the logistical challenges and route taken by the Israelite community as they moved from the Sinai Peninsula toward the borders of Canaan.
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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.