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re twelve springs of water, and threescore and ten palm trees" (Ex 15:27; 16:1; Nu 33:9 f). The traditional site is an oasis in Wady Ghurundel, circa 63 miles from Suez.
Where is Elim in the Bible?
Elim was a desert oasis located in the Sinai Peninsula, approximately 63 miles south of Suez in what is now Egypt. The Israelites camped at this location during their exodus from Egypt, stopping there after crossing the Red Sea and before reaching Mount Sinai. According to Exodus 15:27, Elim was known for its abundant water sources, featuring twelve springs and seventy palm trees, which provided crucial refreshment during the wilderness journey. This oasis represents an important station in the Israelites' forty-year wandering in the desert and demonstrates God's provision during their travels. The traditional site of Elim is identified with an oasis in Wady Ghurundel in the Sinai region.
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- Exodus
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Elim
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)re twelve springs of water, and threescore and ten palm trees" (Ex 15:27; 16:1; Nu 33:9 f). The traditional site is an oasis in Wady Ghurundel, circa 63 miles from Suez.
See EXODUS; WANDERINGS OF ISRAEL.
e-lim'-e-lek ('elimelekh, "my God is king"; Abeimelech, Alimelek):
Elimelech was a member of the tribe of Judah, a native of Bethlehem Judah, a man of wealth and probably head of a family or clan (<ref osisRef