Biblical Reference:
Elim is mentioned in the Bible primarily in the context of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. The primary reference to Elim is found in Exodus 15:27 and Numbers 33:9.

Exodus 15:27 :
"Then they came to Elim, where there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they camped there by the waters."

Numbers 33:9 :
"They set out from Marah and came to Elim, where there were twelve springs and seventy palm trees, and they camped there."

Historical and Geographical Context:
Elim is described as an oasis in the desert, providing a place of rest and refreshment for the Israelites after their departure from Marah, where the waters were bitter. The presence of twelve springs and seventy palm trees at Elim is significant, symbolizing abundance and divine provision. The number twelve often represents the twelve tribes of Israel, while seventy can symbolize completeness or the nations of the world, suggesting a place of sufficiency and blessing.

The exact location of Elim is not definitively known, but it is traditionally thought to be situated in the northwestern part of the Sinai Peninsula. The oasis would have been a crucial stop for the Israelites, offering much-needed water and shade in the harsh desert environment.

Theological Significance:
Elim serves as a symbol of God's provision and care for His people during their wilderness journey. After the trials at Marah, where the Israelites faced undrinkable water, Elim represents a divine intervention and a reminder of God's faithfulness. The oasis provided a temporary respite and a foretaste of the Promised Land, reinforcing the theme of trust in God's guidance and provision.

The narrative of Elim highlights the contrast between human need and divine supply. It underscores the importance of reliance on God, who provides for His people even in desolate and challenging circumstances. The account of Elim encourages believers to trust in God's timing and provision, even when the journey seems arduous.

Symbolism and Typology:
In Christian typology, Elim can be seen as a foreshadowing of the spiritual rest and refreshment found in Christ. Just as the Israelites found physical sustenance at Elim, believers find spiritual nourishment and rest in Jesus, the Living Water. The oasis serves as a metaphor for the peace and provision that God offers to those who follow Him.

Lessons for Believers:
Elim teaches several lessons for contemporary believers. It reminds Christians of the importance of gratitude for God's provision and the need to trust in His plans, even when the path is difficult. The account of Elim encourages believers to seek spiritual refreshment in God's presence and to rely on His promises during times of trial.

In summary, Elim is a significant location in the biblical narrative, representing God's provision and care for His people. It serves as a reminder of the importance of faith and trust in God's guidance and the assurance of His provision in the journey of life.Elim

the rams; the strong; stags

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(strong trees), (Exodus 15:27; Numbers 33:9) the second station where the Israelites encamped after crossing the Red Sea. It is distinguished as having had "twelve wells (rather fountains') of waster, and three-score and ten palm trees." It is generally identified by the best authorities with Wady Garundel , about halfway down the shore of the Gulf of Suez. A few palm trees still remain, and the water is excellent.

Elim

A station of the Israelites, on their way to mount Sinai, Exodus 15:27; 16:1; Numbers 33:9, generally taken to be the present Wady Ghurundel, a broad valley running southwest of Suez. Here are fountains and a brook, many bushes and shrubs, and a few tamarisks and palms.

Trees, (Exodus 15:27; Numbers 33:9), the name of the second station where the Israelites encamped after crossing the Red Sea. It had "twelve wells of water and threescore and ten palm trees." It has been identified with the Wady Ghurundel, the most noted of the four wadies which descend from the range of et-Tih towards the sea. Here they probably remained some considerable time. The form of expression in Exodus 16:1 seems to imply that the people proceeded in detachments or companies from Elim, and only for the first time were assembled as a complete host when they reached the wilderness of Sin (q.v.). 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" (Exodus 15:27; Exodus 16:1 Numbers 33:9 f). The traditional site is an oasis in Wady Ghurundel, circa 63 miles from Suez.

See EXODUS; WANDERINGS OF ISRAEL.

879. Beer Elim -- "well of heroes," a city of Moab
Beer Elim. 878, 879. Beer Elim. 880 . "well of heroes," a city of Moab.
Transliteration: Beer Elim Phonetic Spelling: (be-ayr' ay ...
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362. Elim -- "terebinths," a place in the desert
... 361, 362. Elim. 363 . "terebinths," a place in the desert. Transliteration:
Elim Phonetic Spelling: (ay-leem') Short Definition: Elim. Word Origin pl. ...
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5512b. Sin -- wilderness between Elim and Sinai.
... 5512a, 5512b. Sin. 5513 . wilderness between Elim and Sinai. ... Word Origin of
foreign origin Definition wilderness between Elim and Sinai. 5512a, 5512b. ...
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The General Service to the Venerated and vivifying Cross.
... And they came to Elim, where were twelve wells of water, and three score
and ten palm trees; and they encamped there by the waters. ...
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Refutation of the Gentiles
... But suppose they confess that there is a Word of God, that He is the Governor of
all things, that in Elim the Father wrought the creation, that by His ...
/.../athanasius/on the incarnation of the word/chapter 7 refutation of the.htm

Songs of Deliverance
... As Israel drank at Elim, and as the patriarchs drank at Beersheba, so have we wells
of salvation, out of which we joyfully draw the living water. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 13 1867/songs of deliverance.htm

Following the Cloud.
... sweet. Soon after they came to Elim, where there were twelve wells of water,
and seventy palm trees, and there they rested. Again ...
/.../lathbury/childs story of the bible/chapter xii following the cloud.htm

Marah
... miles. After great moments and high triumphs in life comes Marah. Marah
was just before Elim"the alternation, how blessed! The ...
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Christ's Connection with the Creator Shown Many Quotations Out of ...
... For of this number I find figurative hints up and down the Creator's dispensation
[3917] in the twelve springs of Elim; [3918] in the twelve gems of Aaron's ...
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On the Mission of the Seventy Disciples, and Christ's Charge to ...
... Now why, if the twelve followed the number of the twelve fountains of Elim, [4416]
should not the seventy correspond to the like number of the palms of that ...
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Then Moses, Exulting in the Safety of his Own People...
... sweet. Thence advancing, the multitude found at Elim twelve fountains of
waters, with seventy palm-trees, and there they encamped. ...
/.../life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter xvi then moses exulting.htm

How Moses when He had Brought the People Out of Egypt Led
... 3. And now removing from thence they came to Elim; which place looked well at a
distance, for there was a grove of palm-trees; but when they came near to it ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 1 how moses when.htm

September 23. "I am the Lord that Healeth Thee" (Ex. xv. 26).
... Beloved, have you learned the meaning of Jehovah-rophi, and has it changed
your Marah of trial into an Elim of blessing and praise? ...
/.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /september 23 i am the.htm

Elim (5 Occurrences)
... The form of expression in Exodus 16:1 seems to imply that the people proceeded in
detachments or companies from Elim, and only for the first time were ...ELIM. ...
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Beer-elim (1 Occurrence)
Beer-elim. Beerelim, Beer-elim. Beer-e'lim . Easton's Bible Dictionary
Well of ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BEER-ELIM. be-er ...
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Elim'elech (6 Occurrences)
Elim'elech. Elimelech, Elim'elech. Elimelech's . Multi-Version
Concordance Elim'elech (6 Occurrences). Ruth 1:2 And ...
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Beerelim (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BEER-ELIM. be-er-e'-lim (be'er 'elim;
phrear tou Aileim, literally "well of Elim"): Probably lay ...
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Camped (100 Occurrences)
... (Root in DBY RSV NIV). Exodus 15:27 They came to Elim, where there were twelve springs
of water, and seventy palm trees: and they encamped there by the waters. ...
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Encamped (115 Occurrences)
... (DBY RSV). Exodus 15:27 They came to Elim, where there were twelve springs of water,
and seventy palm trees: and they encamped there by the waters. ...
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Water-springs (12 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Exodus 15:27 And they came to Elim where there were twelve water-springs
and seventy palm-trees: and they put up their tents there by the waters. (BBE). ...
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Fountains (29 Occurrences)
... Exodus 15:27 And they come to Elim, and there 'are' twelve fountains of water, and
seventy palm trees; and they encamp there by the waters. (YLT). ...
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Elimelech (6 Occurrences)

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Palm-trees (23 Occurrences)
... (BBE WBS). Exodus 15:27 And they came to Elim, where were twelve springs of water,
and threescore and ten palm-trees: and they encamped there by the waters. ...
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