KJV ORIGINAL
And from Mattanah to Nahaliel: and from Nahaliel to Bamoth:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And from Mattanah to Nahaliel, and from Nahaliel to Bamoth.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is recording the Israelites' journey as they traveled from one place to another on their way to the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a travel log documenting the Israelites' wilderness journey toward Canaan after leaving Egypt. These place names represent stops along their route as they moved through the wilderness areas east of the Jordan River. The names themselves have meanings - Mattanah means 'gift,' Nahaliel means 'valley of God,' and Bamoth means 'high places.'
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