Bible Location

Mizpah

Meaning: Mizpeh · 1 cross reference · Modern-day map available

This Mizpah entry refers to the northern site near Mount Hermon, distinct from both the Benjaminite and Gileadite Mizpahs. It is important as a lookout-region reference in the north of the land and its surrounding territories. First appears in Josh 11:3.1

Place meaning

Mizpeh

Coordinates

33.28, 35.57

First appears

Josh 11:3

AI summary: The name Mizpah means watch-point, and this northern Mizpah fits that sense well. Its references place it in the far north near Mount Hermon, making it a geographic lookout name rather than a central sanctuary or covenant site. Because it shares its name with better-known Mizpahs, distinguishing it matters for accurate reading. The cross references present this entry as a northern landmark whose significance is primarily geographic and regional.1

Place meaning

Mizpeh

Latitude

33.28

Longitude

35.57

Bible references

1