Etham
aka Etham
Perhaps another name for Khetam, or “fortress,” on the Shur or great wall of Egypt, which extended from the Mediterranean to the Gulf of Suez. Here the Israelites made their third encampment (Ex. 13:20; Num. 33:6). The camp was probably a little to the west of the modern town of Ismailia. Here the Israelites were commanded to change their route (Ex. 14:2), and “turn” towards the south, and encamp before Pi-hahiroth.
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Relationships
Events here Wilderness Wanderings
Key verses
Numbers 33:8
They traveled from before Hahiroth, and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness. They went three days’ journey in the wilderness of Etham, and encamped in Marah.
Exodus 13:20
They took their journey from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, in the edge of the wilderness.
Numbers 33:7
They traveled from Etham, and turned back to Pihahiroth, which is before Baal Zephon: and they encamped before Migdol.
Numbers 33:6
They traveled from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.