Hashmonah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Hashmonah is identified in the biblical itinerary of the Exodus as a wilderness encampment situated between Mithkah and Moseroth.
What is the meaning of Hashmonah in the Bible?
A desert camp of the Israelites between Mithkah and Moseroth, mentioned in Numbers 33:29-30.
SIGNIFICANCE
This location helps readers trace the specific geographical progression of the Israelite tribes through the Sinai wilderness as recorded in the priestly source of the Pentateuch.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Hashmonah 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 Hashmonah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Hashmonah clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Numbers 33:29-30
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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
"Hashmonah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/hashmonah/