Overview
The Bible addresses rephidim across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus and Numbers. Closely related themes include Meribah, Rocks, Water and Amalekites, the.
Key Bible verses about rephidim
Old Testament
Exodus
And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, after their journeys, according to the commandment of the LORD, and pitched in Rephidim: and there was no water for the people to drink.
Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim.
For they were departed from Rephidim, and were come to the desert of Sinai, and had pitched in the wilderness; and there Israel camped before the mount.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying rephidim for yourself
- Begin with Exodus 17:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Exodus and Numbers each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Meribah, Rocks, Water and Amalekites, the.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about rephidim?
The Bible addresses rephidim across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus and Numbers. Closely related themes include Meribah, Rocks, Water and Amalekites, the.
How many Bible verses are about rephidim?
The Bible references rephidim in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention rephidim?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 17:1: “And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, after their journeys, according to the commandment of the LORD, and pitched in Rephidim: and there was no water for the people to drink.”
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