Bible Dictionary

Rithmah

The name Rithmah means “juniper; noise”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Wild broom, a station in the wilderness (Num. 33:18, 19), the “broom valley,” or “valley of broombushes,” the place apparently of the original encampment of Israel, near Kadesh.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(heath), a march-station in the wilderness, (Numbers 33:18,19) Probably northeast of Hazeroth.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

rith'-ma (rithmah, "broom"): A desert camp of the Israelites (Nu 33:18,19). The name refers to the white desert broom.

See WANDERINGS OF ISRAEL.