Desert of Sin

The desert of Sin, also called the wilderness of Sin, was a dry, sandy region in the southwest part of the Sinai peninsula. The Bible tells us it was located "between Elim and Sinai" (Exodus 16:1). It is mentioned only four times in the Bible in the descriptions of the journey of the exodus from Egypt (Exodus 16:1; 17:1; Numbers 33:11–12). Many scholars place the desert of Sin southeast of Elim. Elim is often identified with Wadi Gharandel.

See also Sina, Sinai; Wilderness Wanderings.