Exodus 14

Atlas & timeline

Baal-zephon
Identified with Tell Defenneh (dataset confidence 34%) · debated
Other proposed sites: Zahr al Qais, Al Mahamdiyah, between Maghfar and Lake Timsah, Fayid
In this chapter: 14.2 14.9 · OpenBible.info
Migdol
Identified with Tell el Herr (dataset confidence 24%) · debated
Other proposed sites: Tell el Maskhuta, T-211
In this chapter: 14.2 · OpenBible.info
Pi-hahiroth
Identified with plain near Jabal Jinayfah (dataset confidence 10%) · debated
Other proposed sites: Tell Defenneh, Tell el Farama, Zahr al Qais, Al Mahamdiyah
In this chapter: 14.2 14.9 · OpenBible.info

Locations and dates are approximate. The Valley of Elah is widely accepted; camp positions, the route and the date are reconstructions and remain debated. Uncertain sites have a dashed outline.

Biblical timeline

Patriarchsc. 2,100 BC – 1,800 BC

God calls Abraham and promises him a land and descendants; Isaac and Jacob carry the promise.

Abraham · Isaac · Jacob

Genesis 12 Genesis 22 Genesis 28

Dates for this era are debated among scholars.

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