And the children of Israel set forward, and pitched in the plains of Moab on this side Jordan by Jericho.
The Israelites moved forward and set up camp in the plains of Moab, on the side of the Jordan River near Jericho.
The writer is describing how the Israelites traveled and camped in the plains of Moab, close to the Jordan River by Jericho.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were in the midst of their 40-year wilderness journey after leaving Egypt, as a consequence of their lack of faith at various points. By Numbers 22:1, they had arrived at the plains of Moab, just east of the Jordan River near Jericho, positioning themselves to enter the Promised Land after years of wandering. This location set the stage for interactions with neighboring peoples, including the Moabites, who viewed the Israelites as a potential threat.
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