Mizpah

Geographical Setting

Biblical Region: Benjamin · Modern Location: Tell en-Nasbeh, West Bank · Coordinates: 31.8492, 35.1842 · Location Precision: probable

Connected Biblical Figures

• Gedaliah son of Ahikam (died at)
• Gedaliah son of Ahikam (lived at)
• Ishmael son of Nethaniah (traveled to)

Events at this Location

• National repentance and victory at Mizpah
• The Judean remnant forces Jeremiah into Egypt to Tahpanhes
• Saul is chosen as king of Israel at Mizpah

Associated Journeys

• The Remnant’s Flight: Jeremiah’s Forced Exile to Egypt
• Samuel's Judge Circuit in Israel

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