Makheloth
Makheloth, a place where the Israelites camped during their wilderness journey.
The name Makheloth means “assemblies; congregations”
PlaceOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A location near Hor Mount first mentioned at Numbers 33:25; only referred to as Makheloth (מַקְהֵלֹת).
Location
- Identified as
- Kuntillet Ajrud
- Certainty
- Uncertain (14% of scholarship)
- Coordinates
- 30.193° N, 34.421° E
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- מַקְהֵלֹתMakheloth
Mentions
- They set out from Haradah and camped at Makheloth.
- They set out from Makheloth and camped at Tahath.