KJV ORIGINAL
And the children of Israel set forward, and pitched in the plains of Moab on this side Jordan by Jericho.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The Israelites moved forward and set up camp in the plains of Moab, on the side of the Jordan River near Jericho.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how the Israelites traveled and camped in the plains of Moab, close to the Jordan River by Jericho.
📚 Historical Context
This verse marks the end of Israel's 40-year wilderness wandering as they approached the Promised Land. They were now camped on the eastern side of the Jordan River, directly across from Jericho, which would be their first major conquest in Canaan. The plains of Moab were in the territory of the Moabites, who were descendants of Lot and would soon become concerned about this large group of Israelites camping near their land.
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