KJV ORIGINAL
And they journeyed from Oboth, and pitched at Ijeabarim, in the wilderness which is before Moab, toward the sunrising.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They traveled from Oboth and set up camp at Ije-abarim, in the wilderness that faces Moab, toward the east.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the Israelites continuing their journey through the wilderness, moving closer to the Promised Land as they camped near Moab.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the Israelites' 40-year wilderness wandering after leaving Egypt, as they gradually made their way toward the Promised Land. They were traveling along the eastern side of the Dead Sea, approaching the territory of Moab (modern-day Jordan). This was near the end of their wilderness journey, positioning them to eventually cross the Jordan River into Canaan.
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