Overview
Gudgodah was one of the stopping places during Israel's wilderness wanderings after the exodus from Egypt. The name means "cleft" or "ravine," suggesting a geographical feature of the landscape. This location is mentioned only in the detailed itinerary of Israel's journey in Numbers 33.
Key Scriptures
"They moved from Mount Shepher and camped at Haradah. They moved from Haradah and camped at Makheloth. They moved from Makheloth and camped at Tahath. They moved from Tahath and camped at Terah. They moved from Terah and camped at Mithkah. They moved from Mithkah and camped at Hashmonah. They moved from Hashmonah and camped at Moseroth. They moved from Moseroth and camped at Bene-jaakan. They moved from Bene-jaakan and camped at Hor-haggidgad. They moved from Hor-haggidgad and camped at Jotbathah" (Numbers 33:24-33, NASB).
Gudgodah appears as an alternative name for Hor-haggidgad in Deuteronomy 10:7.
Application
Reflect on how God faithfully led Israel through each stage of their wilderness journey, reminding us that He guides believers through every season of life.