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Succoth

Locations
Modern Location Likely in the Wadi Tumilat region of the Nile Delta, Egypt
Coordinates 30.8500, 31.7500

Geographical Setting

Succoth was an encampment site in the eastern Nile Delta, identified with the biblical account of the Israelites' departure from Egypt.

What is the meaning of Succoth in the Bible?

Succoth denotes a location identified as the initial encampment of the Israelites after their exodus from Ramesses, with the name deriving from the Hebrew word for booths or temporary shelters.

SIGNIFICANCE

Recognizing Succoth as the starting point of the wilderness journey clarifies the geographical progression of the Exodus narrative and provides historical context for the Feast of Tabernacles, which commemorates the divine provision during that period of nomadic wandering.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Succoth (located near modern Likely in the Wadi Tumilat region of the Nile Delta, 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 Succoth in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Succoth clarify?

Related Topics

Sea Of The ArabahBene-BerakAphrahRamahTroasJehovah-Jireh

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

"Succoth." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/succoth/
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