Succoth is the place where Jacob built shelters (sukkot) for his cattle after his meeting with Esau (Gen 33:17), giving the site its name. It is also the first stopping point of the Exodus from Egypt (Exod 12:37; 13:20).
| Hebrew | סֻכּוֹת |
| Transliteration | Sukkôṯ |
| Meaning | Booths/Shelters |
| First Mention | Gen 33:17 |
Succoth is the place where Jacob built shelters (sukkot) for his cattle after his meeting with Esau (Gen 33:17), giving the site its name. It is also the first stopping point of the Exodus from Egypt (Exod 12:37; 13:20).