Where is Succoth in the Bible?
Succoth was a city located in the territory allocated to the tribe of Gad in Canaan (Josh. 13:27). Succoth appears in 16 verses across 8 books of the Bible.
The Bible uses the name Succoth for 2 different entries. All 2 are below, each with its own passages.
Succoth in Judges
Succoth was a city located in the territory allocated to the tribe of Gad in Canaan (Josh. 13:27). It is first mentioned as the place where Israel (or 'Jacob') built a house for himself and booths (Succoth) for his livestock after his meeting with Esau (Gen. 33:17). During the time of the judges, Gideon and his men pursued the Midianite kings to Succoth and requested provisions, but the officials of Succoth refused, leading to their punishment after the victory (Judg. 8:5-16). In the time of Solomon, Succoth was the location where the bronze works were made for the temple in Jerusalem, as it was situated in the clay ground between Succoth and Zarethan (1Kgs. 7:46; 2Chr. 4:17). The city is also mentioned in Psalms 60:6 and 108:7 as part of a poetic description of God's dominion over the land.
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Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
Succoth in Exodus
Succoth was the first place the Israelites camped after setting out from Rameses during the Exodus from Egypt (Exod. 12:37; Num. 33:5). The name "Succoth" means "booths" or "shelters," possibly referring to temporary structures used by shepherds or farmers. The location of Succoth is not certain, but it was likely situated in the eastern Nile Delta region, possibly near the ancient city of Pithom (Tell el-Maskhuta). After leaving Succoth, the Israelites continued their journey and camped at Etham on the edge of the wilderness (Exod. 13:20; Num. 33:6).
4 verses: Exodus 12:37, Exodus 13:20, Numbers 33:5, Numbers 33:6
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Where does Succoth appear in the Bible?
Succoth is referenced in 16 verses across 8 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- 1 Kings 7:46
- 2 Chronicles 4:17
- Genesis 33:17
- Judges 8:5
- Judges 8:6
- Judges 8:8
- Judges 8:14
- Judges 8:15
- Judges 8:16
- Joshua 13:27
- Psalms 60:6
- Psalms 108:7
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Open all 16 references in ProtosWhat else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Succoth.
Common questions
How many people in the Bible are called Succoth?
Succoth refers to 2 different entries in the Bible: Succoth in Judges; Succoth in Exodus.
How many times does the Bible mention Succoth?
Succoth appears in 16 verses across 8 books, most often in Judges, which accounts for 6 of them.
Which books of the Bible mention Succoth?
Judges, Psalms, Exodus, Numbers, 1 Kings, 2 Chronicles, Genesis, Joshua.
Where can I read every verse about Succoth?
This page lists 12 of them. Protos carries all 16, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
