Lux Domini
And they took their journey from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, in the edge of the wilderness.

What does Exodus 13:20 mean?

There were two ways from Egypt to Canaan. One was only a few days' journey; the other was much further about, through the wilderness, and that was the way in which God chose to lead his people Israel.

Key themes

SalvationRedemptionPassoverCovenant

Read with

Keep this verse inside Exodus 13:20-22 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

Etham Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell Abu Sefeh.

Succoth Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell el Maskhuta.