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Rithmah

Rithmah was a place where the Israelites camped during their journey from Egypt to Canaan.

The name Rithmah means “juniper; noise”

PlaceOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A location near Ashnah first mentioned at Numbers 33:18; only referred to as Rithmah (רִתְמָה).

Location

Identified as
along Wadi Ratamah
Certainty
Uncertain (24% of scholarship) · 4 other possible locations
Coordinates
29.034° N, 34.126° E
Rithmah
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Glossary entries

Rithmah

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Numbers 33:18
    They set out from Hazeroth and camped at Rithmah.
  2. Numbers 33:19
    They set out from Rithmah and camped at Rimmon-perez.