And he arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that meat forty days and forty nights unto Horeb the mount of God.
Mount Sinai in the Bible
The mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God, also called Mount Horeb.
Historical Context
Mount Sinai (Jebel Musa in Arabic) rises 7,497 feet above sea level in the southern Sinai Peninsula. Pilgrims have climbed the mountain for centuries, following either the 3,750 Steps of Repentance carved by monks or the longer camel path.
Location Details
Country: Egypt
Region: Sinai Peninsula
Coordinates: 28.539200, 33.975300
Type: Mountain
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