במדבר, פרק ל״ג, פסוק כ״א

The journey through the desert was marked by various stops, many of which carried deep meaning reflecting the specific experiences of the Israelites. At one particular station, the identity of the location captures a profound sense of hardship.

The name of this encampment stems from a root word meaning to crush or shatter. This points to a painful reality for the Israelites. Rather than finding peaceful rest, they experienced a period of severe struggle, feeling deeply broken and crushed during their time at this stop [בעל הטורים].