Taberah

Taberah

PlaceOld Testament
29.1000°N, 34.6000°E View on Map

Taberah was a location in the wilderness where the Israelites camped during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. The name means 'burning' and commemorates God's judgment when fire from the Lord consumed the outskirts of the camp due to the people's complaints and murmuring against Him.

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The Israelites complained against God, and fire from the Lord burned among them, consuming the outskirts of the camp

NUMBERS 11:1-3

Moses interceded for the people and the fire was quenched, giving the place its name Taberah meaning 'burning'

NUMBERS 11:2-3

Moses reminded the Israelites of God's anger at Taberah as part of his farewell address

DEUTERONOMY 9:22

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