Biblical Geography & Historical Context
Biblical Map Explorer
Move between the present world and biblical history using historical maps, geographic layers, regions, dates, and journey routes.
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How to Read This Map
Biblical cityEstablished or commonly identified site
Capital / major hubMajor political or ministry center
Archaeological siteMapped ancient site or ruins
Mountain / highlandNamed biblical mountain or ridge
Water featureSea, river, lake, or spring
Uncertain locationApproximate or disputed identification
Territory / kingdom / empireHistorical or schematic territorial boundary
Journey routeBiblical or apostolic travel path
Scripture eventEvent tied to a mapped biblical setting
Modern boundaryPresent day reference layer
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Exodus & Wilderness Wanderings Map
Trace the biblical Exodus from Egypt through the wilderness toward Canaan, including the sea crossing, Marah, manna, water from the rock, Sinai, Kadesh-barnea, Moab, and Mount Nebo. The map distinguishes stronger identifications from approximate and disputed locations, especially the sea crossing and Mount Sinai.
Places on this map
Rameses Qantir / Pi-RamessesSuccoth Tell el-Maskhuta proposalEtham Tell er-Retaba regional anchorPi-hahiroth Marsh west of the Bitter Lakes proposalSea Crossing Region Bitter Lakes corridor anchorMarah Ain HawarahElim Wadi GharandalWilderness of Sin Debbet er-Ramleh proposalRephidim Wadi Rufaiyil proposalMount Sinai / Horeb Jebel Musa, traditional leading identificationKadesh-barnea Ain el-QudeiratEzion-geber Jezirat Faraun proposalPlains of Moab East of the Jordan opposite JerichoMount Nebo Jabal al-NabaJericho Tell es-Sultan
Journeys & routes
Departure from EgyptSea CrossingJourney to SinaiWilderness WanderingsFinal Moab / Jordan Approach
Scripture events
Departure from Egypt after PassoverCrossing of the SeaBitter Waters Made SweetManna Given in the WildernessWater from the RockBattle with AmalekThe LORD Descends on SinaiGolden Calf at SinaiReturn of the Twelve SpiesWater from the Rock at MeribahBalaam and BalakMoses Views the Promised Land
Scripture scope
Exodus 12-19Numbers 10-14Numbers 20-22Numbers 33Deuteronomy 2Deuteronomy 32-34