place
Shepher Mount
שֶׁ֫פֶר
Mount Shepher was a place where the Israelites camped during their wilderness wanderings between Kehelathah and Haradah (Num. 33:23-24).
- verses
- 2
- first named
- Numbers 33:23
- last named
- Numbers 33:24
- feature
- mountain
- coordinates
- 30.36°N · 34.44°E
Jebel Araif en Nakah (OpenBible)
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Description
Shepher Mount in the text
Mount Shepher is mentioned in the list of Israel's campsites during their wilderness wanderings (Num. 33:23-24). It was located between Kehelathah and Haradah, although the exact location is unknown. The name "Shepher" means "beauty" or "goodness" in Hebrew, possibly indicating a pleasant or attractive feature of the mountain or its surroundings. No other details about Mount Shepher are provided in the biblical text, and its significance lies primarily in its role as a waypoint in Israel's journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. The recording of the campsites in Numbers 33 serves as a summary of the nation's forty-year wilderness experience, highlighting God's guidance and provision throughout their travels. The mention of Mount Shepher in this list contributes to the overall narrative of Israel's journey and the challenges they faced in the wilderness before entering the land of Canaan.
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