Places — M
Biblical places starting with the letter M — click any entry to open its page when available.
7 places
Machpelah
Machpelah is the field and cave Abraham purchases from Ephron; Abraham and Sarah are buried there, and Isaac and Ishmael bury Abraham there.
Genesis 23, 25Burial siteMahanaim
Mahanaim is the place Jacob names God's camp after angels of God encounter him on his return from Paddan-Aram.
Genesis 32CampMasrekah
Masrekah is the city associated with Samlah, an Edomite king in Genesis 36.
Genesis 36EdomMezahab
Mezahab is the place associated with Matred, father of Mehetabel, wife of Hadad king of Edom in Genesis 36.
Genesis 36EdomMigdal-Eder
Migdal-Eder ('tower of the flock') is the place beyond which Israel pitches his tent after leaving Bethlehem in Genesis 35.
Genesis 35EncampmentMizpah
Mizpah is the watchtower name Laban gives the covenant site at Galeed where he and Jacob swear not to cross in hostility.
Genesis 31Covenant siteMoriah
The land of Moriah is where Abraham is commanded to offer Isaac on a mountain God indicates.
Genesis 22Covenant test