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Paran , desert, the eastern region of the Sinai peninsula. In accounts in the Bible, Ishmael settled there. It was also the Israelites' first resting place after their stay at Sinai, and the refuge of David when Samuel died.

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Paran A place in the wilderness, just south of Canaan. After the Israelites left Mount Sinai (Num. 10: 11–12) they encamped at Paran. Spies were dispatched from here to investigate the land of Canaan.

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