Succoth (2)
Succoth is a settlement mentioned in 4 verses. Its most likely location is Tell el Maskhuta. The name means “tents; tabernacles.”
Where is Succoth?
Approx. 30.5527, 32.0990 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Tell el Maskhuta | settlement | Medium |
| within 2 km of Jabal Maryam | settlement | Low |
| Tell er Retaba | settlement | Low |
| another name for Pithom | settlement | Low |
Succoth in the Bible dictionary
A city on the east of Jordan, identified with Tell Dar’ala, a high mound, a mass of debris, in the plain north of Jabbok and about one mile from it (Josh. 13:27). Here Jacob (Gen. 32:17, 30; 33:17), on his return from Padan-aram after his interview with Esau, built a house for himself and made booths for his cattle. The princes of this city churlishly refused to afford help to Gideon and his 300 men when “faint yet pursuing” they followed one of the bands of the fugitive Midianites after the great victory at Gilboa. After overtaking and routing this band at Karkor, Gideon on his return visited the rulers of the city with severe punishment. “He took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth” (Judg. 8:13-16). At this place were erected the foundries for casting the metal-work for the temple (1 Kings 7:46).
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Verses that mention Succoth
- Exodus 12:37
And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot that were men, beside children.
- Exodus 13:20
And they took their journey from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, in the edge of the wilderness.
- Numbers 33:5
And the children of Israel removed from Rameses, and pitched in Succoth.
- Numbers 33:6
And they departed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.