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Terah

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

The name Terah means “to breathe; scent; blow”

PlaceOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A location near Hor Mount first mentioned at Numbers 33:27; only referred to as Terah (תֶּ֫רַח).

Location

Identified as
within 50 km of Mithkah
Certainty
Widely agreed (100% of scholarship)
Coordinates
30.641° N, 34.411° E
Terah
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Glossary entries

Tarah Terah (Place)

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Numbers 33:27
    They set out from Tahath and camped at Terah.
  2. Numbers 33:28
    They set out from Terah and camped at Mithkah.