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Numbers 12:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And afterward the people removed from Hazeroth, and pitched in the wilderness of Paran.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

After that, the people moved on from Hazeroth and set up camp in the wilderness of Paran.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the Israelites continuing their journey through the wilderness, moving from one camping place to the next as God led them toward the Promised Land.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, facing various challenges as they journeyed toward the Promised Land. This verse follows an incident where Miriam and Aaron criticized Moses for his leadership, resulting in Miriam being struck with leprosy as a divine correction to affirm Moses' authority. Afterward, the people obeyed and moved from Hazeroth to the wilderness of Paran, marking a step in their ongoing travels under God's guidance.

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