Terah Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Terah, a place where the Israelites camped during their wilderness journey (Num 33:27-28).
Terah
PlaceIsraelite campsite during the wilderness journey
Names
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en
Terah
to breathe; scent; blow
- en Tarah · Also called
- he תֶּ֫רַח · H8646H
- bg Тара
Location
Kind: Wilderness
Modern name: Wadi Umm Hashim
Certainty: Probable
30.317396, 35.407152 · Show on map
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Terah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Terah was a place where the Israelites camped during their wilderness journey, as recorded in Numbers 33:27-28. It is listed among the various campsites in the itinerary of the Israelites' travels from Egypt to the Plains of Moab. Terah is mentioned between the campsites of Tahath and Mithcah, indicating its location along the route. However, the exact geographical location of Terah is unknown, and no other details about this campsite are provided in the Bible. The mention of Terah in the itinerary serves to document the stages of the Israelites' journey and their obedience to God's command to keep a record of their travels (Num. 33:1-2).
Tarah Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Stopping; station, an encampment of the Hebrews in the wilderness (Num. 33:27, 28).
Sources: OpenBible.info Bible Geocoding Data (CC BY 4.0, a944b90) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Terah@Num.33.27-) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, terah_1151)