Exile to Exodus: The Timeless Vistas of Ancient Midian

Overlook above the modern community of Al-Bad’, ancient Midian.

A rugged vantage point

High above the modern settlement of Al-Bad', the desert winds carry the echoes of three millennia. From these elevated ridges, you aren't just looking at a landscape—you’re looking into the heart of ancient Midian.

A pivotal biblical Region

This rugged vantage point offers a window into a pivotal biblical region. According to tradition, this is where Moses lived in exile for forty years, trading his life in Egypt for the path of a shepherd. What looks like a remote desert outpost today was once a central stage for the Exodus narrative, marking the spot where ancient nomadic culture met the early history of the People of YHWH.

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Click the panel below to view “Moses’ Midian in Saudi Arabia.”