Mizpah

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Definition

Mizpah is the name of several towns mentioned in the Old Testament. It means “look-out point” or “watchtower.”

When David was being pursued by Saul, he left his parents in Mizpah, under the protection of the king of Moab.
One city called Mizpah was located on the border between the kingdoms of Judah and Israel. It was a major military center.

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(See also: David, Judah, kingdom of Israel, Moab, Saul (OT))

Bible References

1 Kings 15:20-22
1 Samuel 7:5-6
1 Samuel 7:10-11
Jeremiah 40:5-6
Judges 10:17-18

Word Data

Strong’s: H4708, H4709

People and places

Mizpah

In other dictionaries

Read “Mizpah” in the 5 dictionaries

MizpahEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
Mizpah; MizpehInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
MizpahSmith’s Bible Dictionary
MizpehSmith’s Bible Dictionary

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