What is Maspha in the Bible?

Maspha is an alternate name for Mizpeh, a significant town in ancient Israel. It is mentioned in 1 Maccabees 3:46 as a gathering place for the Jewish people during the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Empire.

Why is Maspha (Mizpeh) biblically significant?

Maspha (Mizpeh) was a key location for national assembly, prayer, and judgment in Israel's history. It served as a central meeting point for the tribes (Judges 20:1) and was where Samuel judged Israel and called them to repentance (1 Samuel 7:5-6).

Where is Maspha mentioned in the Bible?

The name 'Maspha' appears specifically in 1 Maccabees 3:46. For its more common name, Mizpeh, key references include its role in the story of Jacob and Laban (Genesis 31:49) and as Samuel's judicial center (1 Samuel 7:16).

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Maspha mas'-fa (1 Macc 3:46, the Revised Version (British and American) "Mizpeh"). ⇒See also the McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia. See MIZPEH , 4.

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