And they removed from Alush, and encamped at Rephidim, where was no water for the people to drink.
They left Alush and set up camp at Rephidim, where there was no water for the people to drink.
This verse records one stop in Israel's wilderness journey where they faced the challenge of having no water to drink.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, chapter 33, Moses records the stages of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the edge of the Promised Land as a historical summary of their exodus. This verse specifically notes their move from Alush to Rephidim, a location in the wilderness where the people encountered a critical shortage of water, emphasizing the hardships of their nomadic travels. This event ties into broader narratives in Exodus, illustrating how the Israelites' dependence on God was tested during their wanderings.
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