Alush

Alush, an Israelite encampment between Dophkah and Rephidim during the Exodus.

The name Alush means “mingling together”

PlaceOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A location near Dophkah first mentioned at Numbers 33:13; only referred to as Alush (אָלוּשׁ).

Location

Identified as
along Wadi el Esh
Certainty
Possible (30% of scholarship)
Coordinates
28.770° N, 33.767° E
Alush
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Glossary entries

Alush

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. They set out from Dophkah and camped at Alush.
  2. They set out from Alush and camped at Rephidim, where there was no water for the people to drink.