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ta-ke'-mo-nit, ta'-ke-mon-it (tachkemoni): Name of a family to which Jashobeam, the chief captain in David's army, belonged (2Sa 23:8; 1Ch 11:1
Where is Tahath in the Bible?
Tahath was a wilderness encampment where the Israelites stopped during their exodus from Egypt and forty-year journey toward the Promised Land, as recorded in Numbers 33:26-27. Located in the Sinai Peninsula region, Tahath represents one of many temporary settlements the Israelites established as they traveled under Moses' leadership. The exact modern location of Tahath remains uncertain, though it falls within the documented route of the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. Some biblical scholars suggest the name may have been accidentally repeated in the biblical text, though it appears as a distinct camp in the itinerary. This site exemplifies how the wilderness period was marked by continuous movement and God's provision for His people during their preparation to enter Canaan.
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