Rephidim – The Rock at Horeb
Exodus 17:6
Behold, I will stand before you there on the rock in Horeb; and you shall strike the rock, and water will come out of it, that the people may drink.”
And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel.
Just over the western side of the mountain range of Mt. Sinai, opposite of the Holy Precinct, There is an area which features an incredible, five to six-story rock perched upon a hill that is about 200 feet high.
Water Erosion Still Can Be Seen From Water That Gushed Out The Spilt Rock.
This rock is split through the middle and displays the pattern of water erosion and evidence that numerous streams came forth in several directions.
The Altar
About 200 yards from this rock, is another altar constructed of stones.
“And Moses built an altar…..”
EXODUS 17:15
This area also features an immense plain area in which the battle with the Amalekites could have taken place.
Picture of Water Erosion
Picture of Altar