And they came to Elim, where were twelve wells of water, and threescore and ten palm trees: and they encamped there by the waters.
Then they came to Elim, where there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees. They set up camp there by the water.
The writer is describing how God led the Israelites to a beautiful oasis with abundant water and shade after their difficult journey through the desert.
📚 Historical Context
The Israelites had just escaped from slavery in Egypt and were journeying through the harsh wilderness after their miraculous crossing of the Red Sea. In the previous stop at Marah, they encountered bitter water that God sweetened to provide for them, reinforcing their dependence on His care. Elim then appeared as a welcome oasis, offering twelve wells of water and seventy palm trees for rest and refreshment during their travels.
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