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: 14.214.9 · 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: 14.214.9 · 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

United Kingdomc. 1,050 BC – 930 BC

Israel is ruled by Saul, then David, then Solomon. The duel at Elah falls early in Saul's reign, before David is crowned.

Saul · David · Solomon

1 Samuel 172 Samuel 71 Kings 8

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