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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Jotbathah</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/j/jotbathah.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/numbers/33-33.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/j/jotbathah.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Jotbathah</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/j/jotbath_or_jotbathah.htm" title="Jotbath or Jotbathah">◄</a> Jotbathah <a href="/topical/j/jot'bathah.htm" title="Jot'bathah">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Etymology and Meaning</b> <br>Jotbathah, also spelled Jotbath, is a name that likely means "pleasantness" or "goodness." The name itself suggests a place of abundance and comfort, which aligns with its description in the biblical narrative.<br><br><b>Biblical References</b> <br>Jotbathah is mentioned in the context of the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. It is specifically noted in the Book of Numbers and the Book of Deuteronomy as one of the stations where the Israelites camped during their 40-year journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.<br><br>In <a href="/numbers/33-33.htm">Numbers 33:33-34</a> , the text states: "They set out from Hor-haggidgad and camped at Jotbathah. They set out from Jotbathah and camped at Abronah." This passage places Jotbathah within the sequence of the Israelites' encampments, indicating its role as a significant stop along their journey.<br><br><a href="/deuteronomy/10-7.htm">Deuteronomy 10:7</a> provides additional context: "From there they traveled to Gudgodah, and from Gudgodah to Jotbathah, a land with streams of water." This description highlights Jotbathah as a place with water resources, which would have been crucial for the sustenance of the Israelites and their livestock.<br><br><b>Geographical Location</b> <br>The exact location of Jotbathah is not definitively known today, but it is generally believed to have been situated in the region of the Sinai Peninsula or the northwestern part of the Arabian Peninsula. The mention of streams of water suggests it was an area with natural springs or a wadi, providing a rare and valuable source of water in the arid desert environment.<br><br><b>Historical and Theological Significance</b> <br>Jotbathah's mention in the biblical narrative underscores the providence and care of God for the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The provision of water at Jotbathah would have been a tangible sign of God's sustenance and faithfulness to His people, reinforcing the theme of divine provision that runs throughout the Exodus narrative.<br><br>Theologically, Jotbathah serves as a reminder of the transient nature of the Israelites' journey and the importance of trusting in God's guidance and provision. Each encampment, including Jotbathah, represents a step in the fulfillment of God's promise to bring His people to a land flowing with milk and honey.<br><br><b>Cultural and Archaeological Insights</b> <br>While there is limited archaeological evidence directly linked to Jotbathah, the broader region has been the subject of various studies and excavations. These efforts aim to understand the historical context of the Exodus and the possible routes taken by the Israelites. The identification of ancient water sources and settlements in the Sinai Peninsula contributes to the understanding of how a large group could have survived in such a harsh environment.<br><br>In summary, Jotbathah is a biblically significant location that highlights God's provision during the Israelites' wilderness journey. Its mention in Scripture serves as a testament to the faithfulness of God and the importance of reliance on His guidance.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">JOTBATHAH</span><p>jot'-ba-tha (yoTbathah): A desert camp of the Israelites between Hor-hagidgad and Abronah (<a href="/numbers/33-33.htm">Numbers 33:33, 34</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-7.htm">Deuteronomy 10:7</a>). It was "a land of brooks of water" (<a href="/deuteronomy/10-7.htm">Deuteronomy 10:7</a>). Site is unknown.<br><br>See <a href="../w/wanderings.htm">WANDERINGS OF ISRAEL</a>.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/3193.htm"><span class="l">3193. Yotbathah -- "pleasantness," a place in the desert</span></a><br><b>...</b> "pleasantness," a place in the desert. Transliteration: Yotbathah Phonetic Spelling:<br> (yot-baw'-thaw) Short Definition: <b>Jotbathah</b>. <b>...</b> Jotbath, <b>Jotbathah</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3193.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/j/jotbathah.htm"><span class="l"><b>Jotbathah</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>JOTBATHAH</b>. <b>...</b><b>Jotbathah</b> (3 Occurrences). Numbers<br> 33:33 They traveled from Hor Haggidgad, and encamped in <b>Jotbathah</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jotbathah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jotbah.htm"><span class="l">Jotbah (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> It may be the same as <b>JOTBATHAH</b> (which see). Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b> Numbers<br> 33:33 And they journeyed from Hor-haggidgad, and encamped in <b>Jotbathah</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jotbah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jotbath.htm"><span class="l">Jotbath (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jotbath (1 Occurrence). Deuteronomy 10:7 From there they traveled to Gudgodah;<br> and from Gudgodah to <b>Jotbathah</b>, a land of brooks of water. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jotbath.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hor-haggidgad.htm"><span class="l">Hor-haggidgad (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> hor-ha-gid'-gad (chor ha-gidhgadh): A desert camp of the Israelites between Beeroth<br> Bene-jaakan and <b>Jotbathah</b> (Numbers 33:32 f). In Deuteronomy 10:7 it is <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hor-haggidgad.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/traveled.htm"><span class="l">Traveled (104 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB). Numbers 33:33 They traveled from Hor Haggidgad, and encamped in <b>Jotbathah</b>.<br> (WEB). Numbers 33:34 They traveled from <b>Jotbathah</b>, and encamped in Abronah. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/traveled.htm - 32k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pitched.htm"><span class="l">Pitched (101 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See JPS). Numbers 33:33 And they went from Horhagidgad, and pitched in <b>Jotbathah</b>. <b>...</b><br> Numbers 33:34 And they journeyed from <b>Jotbathah</b>, and encamped in Abronah. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pitched.htm - 33k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/camped.htm"><span class="l">Camped (100 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Numbers 33:33 They traveled from Hor Haggidgad, and encamped in <b>Jotbathah</b>. <b>...</b> Numbers<br> 33:34 They traveled from <b>Jotbathah</b>, and encamped in Abronah. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/camped.htm - 33k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/encamped.htm"><span class="l">Encamped (115 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Numbers 33:33 They traveled from Hor Haggidgad, and encamped in <b>Jotbathah</b>. <b>...</b> Numbers<br> 33:34 They traveled from <b>Jotbathah</b>, and encamped in Abronah. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/encamped.htm - 34k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/encamp.htm"><span class="l">Encamp (108 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Numbers 33:33 They traveled from Hor Haggidgad, and encamped in <b>Jotbathah</b>. <b>...</b> Numbers<br> 33:34 They traveled from <b>Jotbathah</b>, and encamped in Abronah. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/encamp.htm - 36k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/journeyed.htm"><span class="l">Journeyed (111 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Numbers 33:33 And they journeyed from Hor-haggidgad, and encamped in <b>Jotbathah</b>. <b>...</b> Numbers<br> 33:34 And they journeyed from <b>Jotbathah</b>, and encamped in Abronah. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/journeyed.htm - 33k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Jotbathah (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/33-33.htm">Numbers 33:33</a></span><br />They traveled from Hor Haggidgad, and encamped in <span class="boldtext">Jotbathah</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/33-34.htm">Numbers 33:34</a></span><br />They traveled from <span class="boldtext">Jotbathah</span>, and encamped in Abronah.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-7.htm">Deuteronomy 10:7</a></span><br />From there they traveled to Gudgodah; and from Gudgodah to <span class="boldtext">Jotbathah</span>, a land of brooks of water.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV BBE DBY YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/j/jotbathah.htm">Jotbathah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/jotbathah--the_twentieth_encampment_of_israel.htm">Jotbathah: The Twentieth Encampment of Israel</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jotbathah.htm">Jotbathah (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jotham.htm">Jotham (26 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/j/jotbath_or_jotbathah.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jotbath or Jotbathah"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jotbath or Jotbathah" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/j/jot'bathah.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jot'bathah"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jot'bathah" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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