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A Real Place for a Real Event
Commentators emphasize that the “wilderness of Sinai” is a specific, identifiable location. Scholars point to the plain of Er Rahah, a large flat area at the base of a mountain (Ras Safsafeh), which was perfectly suited to hold the entire nation of Israel in full view of the peak. This geographical detail supports the historical reality of the biblical account.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 19:1–2
18th Century
Theologian
The wilderness ... the desert of Sinai - If the mount from which the law was delivered is the rock of Ras Safsafeh, then the spacious plain …
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 19:2
19th Century
Bishop
They were departed from Rephidim. —If Rephidim was where we have placed it, in the Wady Feiran, the march to “the wildern…
John Gill
On Exodus 19:2
17th Century
Pastor
For they were departed from Rephidim
After they had fought with Amalek, and came to the western part of the mount to…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 19:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Moses was called up the mountain, and was employed as the messenger of this covenant. The Maker and first Mover of the covenant is God himself. Thi…