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Tahath

Tahath, a place where the Israelites camped during their wilderness journey.

The name Tahath means “fear; going down”

PlaceOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A location near Hor Mount first mentioned at Numbers 33:26; only referred to as Tahath (תַּ֫חַת).

Location

Identified as
within 50 km of Terah
Certainty
Likely (72% of scholarship)
Coordinates
30.641° N, 34.411° E
Tahath
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Glossary entries

Tahath (Place)

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Numbers 33:26
    They set out from Makheloth and camped at Tahath.
  2. Numbers 33:27
    They set out from Tahath and camped at Terah.