# 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](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))

(See also: [David](../other/david.md), [Judah](../other/kingdomofjudah.md), [kingdom of Israel](../other/kingdomofisrael.md), [Moab](../other/moab.md), [Saul (OT)](../other/saul.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 15:20-22](en/tn/1ki/help/15/20)
* [1 Samuel 07:5-6](en/tn/1sa/help/07/05)
* [1 Samuel 07:10-11](en/tn/1sa/help/07/10)
* [Jeremiah 40:5-6](en/tn/jer/help/40/05)
* [Judges 10:17-18](en/tn/jdg/help/10/17)