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Rithmah

רִתְמָה/RITH-mah/

“Broom plant”

Summary

Rithmah was a wilderness camping station of Israel during the exodus, likely named for the broom plants growing in the area.

☩Wilderness Station

Rithmah was a stopping place during Israel's wilderness wanderings, listed after Hazeroth and before Rimmon-parez. Its name derives from the Hebrew for 'broom plant,' suggesting abundant broom shrubs in that location.

Key verses:Numbers 33:18-19

Related Verses2 mentions

Numbers· 2 verses

33:1833:19

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Rithmah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Rithmah," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).