Elim

e'-lim ('elim, "terebinths"; Aileim): The second encampment of the Israelites after crossing the Red Sea. It was a contrast to the previous camp called "Marah" because of the bitterness of the waters, for there "were twelve springs of water, and threescore and ten palm trees" (Ex 15:27-16:1; Nu 33:9 f). The traditional site is an oasis in Wady Ghurundel, circa 63 miles from Suez.

⇒See a list of verses on ELIM in the Bible.

See EXODUS; WANDERINGS OF ISRAEL.

⇒See also the McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia.