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Elim

Locations
Modern Location Wadi el-Garandel, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt
Coordinates 29.1667, 32.6167

Geographical Setting

An oasis site in the Sinai Peninsula identified as the second stopping place for the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt.

What is the meaning of Elim in the Bible?

The second encampment of the Israelites after crossing the Red Sea, characterized by twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, offering a resource-rich environment distinct from the preceding camp at Marah.

SIGNIFICANCE

Understanding Elim provides context for the narrative structure of the Exodus, illustrating the pattern of divine provision and the specific geographical challenges faced by the Israelites in the Sinai wilderness.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Elim (located near modern Wadi el-Garandel, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
  • Why did the biblical author mention Elim in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Elim clarify?

Related Topics

Phi-BesethMasphaAscalonAntoniaHierapolisParan, El-Paran

Source Attribution

Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.

How to Cite This Entry

"Elim." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/elim/
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