Baal-zephon
Baal-zephon was an Egyptian location where the Israelites camped before crossing the Red Sea.
The name Baal-zephon means “the idol or possession of the north; hidden; secret”
PlaceOld Testament2 books3 verses
Summary
A location first mentioned at Exodus 14:2; only referred to as Baal-zephon (בַּ֫עַל צְפוֹן).
Location
- Identified as
- Tell Defenneh
- Certainty
- Possible (34% of scholarship) · 5 other possible locations
- Coordinates
- 30.861° N, 32.171° E
Events
Dates are approximate
- Wilderness Wanderingsc. 1491 BC
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- בַּ֫עַל צְפוֹןBaal-zephon
Mentions
- “Tell the Israelites to turn back and encamp before Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea. You are to encamp by the sea, directly opposite Baal-zephon.
- The Egyptians—all Pharaoh’s horses and chariots, horsemen and troops—pursued the Israelites and overtook them as they camped by the sea near Pi-hahiroth, opposite Baal-zephon.
- They set out from Etham and turned back to Pi-hahiroth, opposite Baal-zephon, and they camped near Migdol.