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Rissah

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Rissah was a station where the Israelites camped during their wilderness wanderings, between Libnah and Kehelathah.

Definition

Rissah was a wilderness camp of the Israelites during their journey. The name means “dew” or “heap of ruins.”

Biblical Usage

Rissah appears in Israel’s wilderness itinerary between Libnah and Kehelathah.

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Easton's Bible Dictionary
Heap of ruins; dew, a station of the Israelites in the wilderness (Num. 33:21, 22).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ris'-a (riccah, "dew"): A camp of the Israelites in the wilderness wanderings between Libnah and Kehelathah (Nu 33:21 f).</p><p>See WANDERINGS OF ISRAEL.</p>
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