Succoth
Where Jacob built shelters after returning from Haran; Gideon passed through while pursuing the Midianites.
First mentioned in the Bible
"Jacob journeyed to Succoth and built a house for himself and made shelters for his livestock. That is why the place was named Succoth."— Genesis 33:17
Background
Succoth means 'shelters.' After Jacob reconciled with Esau, he came to this place east of the Jordan, built a house for himself and shelters for his livestock—hence the name. Later, Judge Gideon passed through Succoth while pursuing the Midianite kings, requesting food but being refused by the elders.
Related Scriptures (New World Translation)
And Jacob journeyed to Sucʹcoth, and he built a house for himself and he made shelters for his herd. That was why he named the place Sucʹcoth.— Genesis 33:17
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