Rissah
רִסָּה/RIS-ah/
“Ruin, dew”
Summary
Rissah was a wilderness station where Israel encamped during the exodus, located between Libnah and Kehelathah.
☩Wilderness Station
Rissah is listed among the camping stations during Israel's wilderness wanderings. Its exact location is unknown, but it was between Libnah and Kehelathah in the wilderness of Sinai.
Key verses:Numbers 33:21-22
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Rissah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Rissah," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).