KJV ORIGINAL
And they removed from Kadesh, and pitched in mount Hor, in the edge of the land of Edom.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They left Kadesh and set up camp at Mount Hor, on the border of the land of Edom.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the Israelites moving from one camping place to another during their journey through the wilderness, arriving at Mount Hor near Edom's territory.
📚 Historical Context
This was part of Israel's 40-year journey through the wilderness after leaving Egypt. Mount Hor was a significant location where Aaron, Moses' brother and the high priest, would die and be buried. The land of Edom belonged to the descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother, making the Edomites relatives of the Israelites.
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