Etham

Perhaps another name for Khetam, or “fortress,” on the Shur or great wall of Egypt, which extended from the Mediterranean to the Gulf of Suez. Here the Israelites made their third encampment (Ex. 13:20; Num. 33:6). The camp was probably a little to the west of the modern town of Ismailia. Here the Israelites were commanded to change their route (Ex. 14:2), and “turn” towards the south, and encamp before Pi-hahiroth. (See EXODUS; PITHOM.)

(bounded by the sea), one of the early resting-places of the Israelites when they quitted Egypt; described as “in the edge of the wilderness.” (Exodus 13:20; Numbers 33:6,7) Etham may be placed where the cultivable land ceases, near the Seba Biar or Seven Wells, about three miles from the western side of the ancient head of the gulf.

E'THAM (boundary of the sea), a Station of the Israelites "in the edge of the wilderness." Ex 13:20; Num 33:6-7. Canon Cook would identify it with Pithom or ancient Hierapolis; others with Seba Beer, "seven wells," about 3 miles west of the Red Sea; Trumbull, with a "wall" from the Red to the Great Sea.

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E'THAM (boundary of the sea), a Station of the Israelites "in the edge of the wilderness." Ex 13:20; Num 33:6-7. Canon Cook would identify it with Pithom or ancient Hierapolis; others with Seba Beer, "seven wells," about 3 miles west of the Red Sea; Trumbull, with a "wall" from the Red to the Great Sea.