Alush is a location mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically in the context of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. It is one of the many encampments listed in the itinerary of the Israelites as they traveled towards the Promised Land. The reference to Alush is found in the Book of Numbers, which provides a detailed account of the stages of the Israelites' journey.

Biblical Reference:

In Numbers 33:13-14 , the text states: "They set out from Dophkah and camped at Alush. They set out from Alush and camped at Rephidim, where there was no water for the people to drink."

Historical and Geographical Context:

The exact location of Alush is not definitively known, and it is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible outside of the itinerary in Numbers. The lack of additional biblical or archaeological evidence makes it difficult to pinpoint its precise location. However, it is generally understood to be situated in the Sinai Peninsula, as part of the route taken by the Israelites during their 40-year sojourn in the wilderness.

The journey from Dophkah to Alush and then to Rephidim suggests that Alush was a transitional campsite between these two locations. The mention of Rephidim as a place where there was no water for the people to drink highlights the challenges faced by the Israelites during their desert wanderings, emphasizing their dependence on God's provision.

Theological Significance:

The encampment at Alush, like other stops along the Israelites' journey, serves as a reminder of God's guidance and faithfulness. Each location mentioned in the wilderness journey represents a step in the process of transformation and reliance on God. The Israelites' experiences in the wilderness, including their time at Alush, are often seen as a period of testing and preparation, where they learned to trust in God's provision and leadership.

The journey through the wilderness, with its various encampments, is also symbolic of the spiritual journey of believers. Just as the Israelites moved from place to place under God's direction, Christians are called to follow God's guidance in their own lives, trusting in His provision and care even in times of uncertainty and challenge.

Conclusion:

While Alush itself is not a focal point of major biblical events, its inclusion in the itinerary of the Israelites underscores the importance of each step in their journey. It serves as a testament to the faithfulness of God in leading His people through the wilderness, providing for their needs, and preparing them for the fulfillment of His promises.Alush

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(a crowd of men) one of the stations of the Israelites on their journey to Sinai, the last before Rephidim. (Numbers 33:13,14)

One of the places, the last before Rephidim, at which the Hebrews rested on their way to Sinai (Numbers 33:13, 14). It was probably situated on the shore of the Red Sea. ALUSH

a'-lush ('alush): A desert camp of the Israelites between Dophkah and Rephidim (Numbers 33:13, 14). The situation is not certainly known. See WANDERINGS OF ISRAEL.

442. Alush -- a place in the wilderness
... 441b, 442. Alush. 443 . a place in the wilderness. Transliteration: Alush
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-loosh') Short Definition: Alush. ...
/hebrew/442.htm - 5kAlush (2 Occurrences)
... Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ALUSH. a'-lush ('alush): A desert camp of the Israelites
between Dophkah and Rephidim (Numbers 33:13, 14). ...Alush (2 Occurrences). ...
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Camped (100 Occurrences)
... (Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). Numbers 33:13 They traveled from Dophkah,
and encamped in Alush. (Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Pitched (101 Occurrences)
... encamped in Dophkah. (See JPS). Numbers 33:13 And they journeyed from Dophkah,
and encamped in Alush. (See JPS). Numbers 33:14 And ...
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Encamped (115 Occurrences)
... Dophkah. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS RSV). Numbers 33:13 They traveled from Dophkah,
and encamped in Alush. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS RSV). Numbers ...
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Traveled (104 Occurrences)
... Numbers 33:12 They traveled from the wilderness of Sin, and encamped in Dophkah.
(WEB). Numbers 33:13 They traveled from Dophkah, and encamped in Alush. (WEB). ...
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Encamp (108 Occurrences)
... (Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV). Numbers 33:13 They traveled from Dophkah,
and encamped in Alush. (Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV). ...
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Journeyed (111 Occurrences)
... encamped in Dophkah. (ASV JPS NAS). Numbers 33:13 And they journeyed from
Dophkah, and encamped in Alush. (ASV JPS NAS). Numbers 33 ...
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Removed (294 Occurrences)
... encamped in Dophkah. (DBY). Numbers 33:13 And they removed from Dophkah,
and encamped in Alush. (DBY). Numbers 33:14 And they removed ...
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Rephidim (5 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Numbers 33:14 They traveled from Alush,
and encamped in Rephidim, where there was no water for the people to drink. ...
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Reph'idim (5 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Numbers 33:14 And they journeyed from Alush, and pitched in Rephidim,
where was no water for the people to drink. (See RSV). ...
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