Migdol
A place where the Israelites camped before the Red Sea during the Exodus, and a marker of Egypt’s northern boundary in prophetic writings.
First mentioned in the Bible
“Tell the Israelites to turn back and encamp before Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, in view of Baal-zephon. You are to encamp facing it by the sea.”— Exodus 14:2
Background
Migdol means ‘watchtower’ and was a military fortress on the eastern frontier of ancient Egypt. Exodus 14:2 records that Jehovah told the Israelites to turn back and camp between Migdol and the sea; Pharaoh thought they were lost in the wilderness and pursued them. In Ezekiel 29:10 and 30:6, Migdol represents Egypt’s northern boundary, and the prophet declared that Jehovah’s judgment would sweep the entire land.
Related Scriptures (New World Translation)
“Tell the Israelites that they should turn back and encamp before Pi·ha·hiʹroth, between Migʹdol and the sea, within view of Baʹal-zeʹphon. You are to encamp facing it by the sea.— Exodus 14:2Explore Migdol on the interactive map →
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