Wilderness of Sinai

Wilderness of Sinai

RegionOld Testament
29.5000°N, 34.5000°E View on Map

The Wilderness of Sinai is the desert region where the Israelites wandered for 40 years after their exodus from Egypt, receiving the Law and covenant at Mount Sinai. This barren wilderness became the place of Israel's formation as a nation under God's guidance, where they learned dependence on divine provision through manna and water from the rock.

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Exodusc. 1446 BC

Israel arrives at the Wilderness of Sinai

EXO 19:1-2
Exodusc. 1446 BC

Israel camps before Mount Sinai for nearly a year

NUM 10:11-12
Exodusc. 1446 BC

God gives the Law and establishes the covenant

EXO 19-24
Exodusc. 1446 BC

The tabernacle is constructed in the Wilderness of Sinai

EXO 35-40
Exodusc. 1445 BC

The first census is taken in the Wilderness of Sinai

NUM 1:1-3

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