# Mizpah #

## Facts: ##

Mizpah is the name of several towns mentioned in the Old Testament. It means, "look-out point" or "watchtower."

* When David was being pursued by Saul, he left his parents in Mizpah, under the protection of the king of Moab.
* One city called Mizpah was located on the border between the kingdoms of Judah and Israel. It was a major military center.

(Translation suggestions: [Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [david](../other/david.md) **·** [kingdomofjudah](../other/kingdomofjudah.md) **·** [kingdomofisrael](../other/kingdomofisrael.md) **·** [moab](../other/moab.md) **·** [saul](../other/saul.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 15:20-22](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/15/20)
* [1 Samuel 07:5-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1sa/07/05)
* [1 Samuel 07:10-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1sa/07/10)
* [Jeremiah 40:5-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jer/40/05)
* [Judges 10:17-18](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jdg/10/17)