Hazeroth
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient encampment site located in the Sinai Peninsula, identified with the biblical Hazeroth where the Israelites paused during their journey from Mount Sinai.
What is the meaning of Hazeroth in the Bible?
A camp of the Israelites, the third from Sinai, identified with Ain el-Hudhera, located approximately 30 miles northeast of Jebel Musa on the route to the Arabah.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Hazeroth helps readers trace the specific itinerary of the Exodus narrative and understand the geographical context of the rebellion led by Miriam and Aaron recorded in Numbers 12.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Hazeroth (located near modern Ain el-Hudhera) 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 Hazeroth in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Hazeroth clarify?
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
"Hazeroth." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/hazeroth/