Wilderness of Sinai
Israel camped here for nearly a year, receiving the Law and building the tabernacle
First mentioned in the Bible
"In the third month after the Israelites left the land of Egypt, on that day, they came to the wilderness of Sinai. They departed from Rephidim and came to the wilderness of Sinai and camped in front of the mountain."— Exodus 19:1-2
Background
The Israelites arrived at the Wilderness of Sinai in the third month after leaving Egypt and camped at the foot of Mount Sinai for nearly a year. During this time, Jehovah gave the Ten Commandments and the entire Law code, Moses built the tabernacle, and the Levites were set apart for priestly duties. This was a critical period when Israel became an organized nation.
Related Scriptures (New World Translation)
In the third month after the Israelites went out of the land of Egypt, on the same day, they came to the wilderness of Siʹnai. They pulled away from Rephʹi·dim and came to the wilderness of Siʹnai and camped in the wilderness. Israel camped there in front of the mountain.— Exodus 19:1-2Explore Wilderness of Sinai on the interactive map →
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