And they departed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.
They left Succoth and set up camp in Etham, which was at the border of the wilderness.
This verse describes the Israelites continuing their journey from Egypt, moving from one camp to the next as God led them toward the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, chapter 33, this verse is part of a detailed record of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, as recounted by Moses. They had recently departed from Succoth, one of their early stops after leaving Egypt's Rameses region, and were moving to Etham, a location on the edge of the wilderness, marking their progression into the desert as they fled slavery. This itinerary highlights the nomadic path God led them on during their exodus.
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