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Moseroth

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Moseroth was a desert encampment of Israel during the wilderness journey. It was probably the same location as Moserah, near Mount Hor, where Aaron died and was buried.

Definition

Moseroth was a desert encampment of Israel during the wilderness journey, situated between Hashmonah and Bene-jaakan. It is probably the same place as Moserah.

Biblical Usage

Moseroth is listed among Israel’s wilderness stations. Moserah, with which it is probably identified, is associated with Aaron’s death and burial.

Historical Background

The site lay in the desert, but its exact location is uncertain. It is connected with the wilderness route near Mount Hor.

Scripture References

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Easton's Bible Dictionary
Bonds, one of the stations in the wilderness (Num. 33:30, 31), probably the same as Mosera.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>mo-se'-roth, mo'-se-roth, -roth (moceroth, "bonds"): A desert camp of the Israelites between Hashmonah and Bene-jaakan (Nu 33:30,31). It is probably the same as Moserah (De 10:6), though in that passage the name follows Bene-jaakan. There Aaron died and was buried.</p><p>See WANDERINGS OF ISRAEL.</p>
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