The Split Rock of Horeb (also called the Rock at Rephidim) the rock that was split by God is a famous biblical site believed to be the rock that Moses struck to bring forth water for the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. This event is recorded in the Book of Exodus 17:1–7 and later referenced in Numbers 20:1–13. According to Exodus 17:1–7, while the Israelites were traveling from Egypt toward Mount Sinai, they camped at a place called Rephidim, where there was no water. The