Alush
alush
one of the places, the last before Rephidim, at which the Hebrews rested on their way to Sinai (Num. 33:13, 14). It was probably situated on the shore of the Red Sea.
Historical Examples
The sufferers themselves urged a fresh start for the spring at alush.
Joshua, Complete Georg Ebers
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