Makheloth standard
ma-ke'-da (maqqedhah; Makeda): A Canaanite royal city which Joshua captured, utterly destroying the inhabitants, and doing to the king as he had done unto the king of Jericho (Jos 10:2
Where is Makheloth in the Bible?
Makheloth was a camping site in the Sinai wilderness where the Israelites stopped during their forty-year journey from Egypt to Canaan, as recorded in Numbers 33:25-26. Located in the desert region east of the Mediterranean, this site marked one of many stations along the Israelites' wandering route through the Sinai Peninsula. The mention of Makheloth in the wilderness itinerary illustrates the careful documentation of Israel's path toward the Promised Land and reflects God's guidance of the people throughout their extended desert sojourn. While little is known about specific events at this location, its inclusion in the list of encampments underscores the theological importance of the entire wilderness journey as a period of testing, provision, and covenant preparation.
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- Numbers