Suphah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Suphah is a toponym appearing in the Book of Numbers, likely designating a territorial region or landmark within the ancient Transjordanian landscape.
What is the meaning of Suphah in the Bible?
Suphah is a region mentioned in Numbers 21:14, situated near Vaheb, and possibly identical with Suph of Deuteronomy 1:1. The exact location of Suphah remains uncertain.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the geographical context of Suphah aids in reconstructing the itinerary of the Israelite wilderness wanderings and clarifying the spatial relationships between ancient settlements described in the biblical narrative.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
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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.