Engedi in the Bible is an oasis in the desert near the Dead Sea that was a place of refuge and refreshment. Engedi points us to God, who gives and preserves life for all who take refuge in Him.
Engedi, meaning "Spring of the Goat Kid" in Hebrew, is an oasis located west of the Dead Sea near Masada.
Engedi was once an Amorite city, also known as Hazazon-tamar, before becoming part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah.
Engedi is famous for being a hiding place where David fled from King Saul's pursuit.
How does the story of David finding refuge in Engedi resonate with times in your life when you've sought refuge or felt God's provision during difficult situations?
How do you relate to the imagery of Engedi as an oasis in the desert, providing refreshment and sustenance in dry seasons of life?
Reflect on Engedi as a symbol of God's provision. What is your response to God’s sustenance and renewal?
It is thought that David penned Psalm 63 while taking refuge in Engedi. During this time of hiding, while David and his men were concealed in a cave, King Saul unknowingly entered that same cave to relieve himself (1 Samuel 24:1–4). David spared King Saul's life by cutting off a corner of his robe rather than slitting his throat. David then used the fabric to prove his loyalty to the king (1 Samuel 24:9–11). "Then Saul went home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold" (1 Samuel 24:22). So Engedi continued to be a safe home for David.
Engedi was a stronghold. During the intertestamental period, the Hasmonean Dynasty built a fortified citadel to protect the town and its agriculture against raiding nomads. Unfortunately, it was destroyed by the Romans during the Jewish Rebellion from AD 66 to AD 70. Due to its natural resources, however, Engedi continued to be an important settlement. Today, a kibbutz conducts agriculture and tourism there. There is also a national park and a nature preserve with a botanic garden and hiking trails.
Consider Engedi's future restoration as prophesied in Ezekiel. What does this tell us about God's ultimate plan for renewal and restoration, and how does it give us hope today?
Engedi is an oasis in the desert near the Dead Sea, once an Amorite city and later part of Judah's territory. It served as a refuge for David when fleeing from King Saul's pursuit. Engedi is known for its freshwater springs, rare in the area, providing a symbol of life in the midst of the desert. Though not mentioned in the New Testament, Engedi's biblical significance as a place of refuge and fertility reflects God's provision and care. The Bible prophesies Engedi's future restoration, symbolizing hope and renewal, as depicted in Ezekiel and Revelation.
Engedi, in the Bible, is known as a place of refuge, fertility, and flourishing—a place created by God to give and preserve life for those who take refuge in Him (Psalm 5:11–12; 18; 104:10–18). In fact, Ezekiel prophesied that, in the future, Engedi will become a fishing village after God places a freshwater river that runs from Engedi to the Dead Sea, restoring life to the whole region which is currently an arid wilderness (Ezekiel 47:10). We can look forward to the day when we shall see what God promised in Revelation: "For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes" (Revelation 7:17)!
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