Bible Encyclopedias
Succoth

Kitto's Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature

Succoth, 1

Suc´coth (Booths), the first encampment of the Israelites on the Egyptian side of the Red Sea (;; [EXODUS].

Succoth, 2

Suc´coth, a town in the tribe of Gad (), on the east of the Jordan (; ). The spot in which the town stood is called 'the valley of Succoth,' and must have been part of the valley of the Jordan. The place derived its name from Jacob having tarried some time there on his return from Padan-aram, and made booths for his cattle ().

 

 

 

 

Bibliography Information
Kitto, John, ed. Entry for 'Succoth'. "Kitto's Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature". https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​kbe/​s/succoth.html.