KJV ORIGINAL
And they removed from Etham, and turned again unto Pihahiroth, which is before Baalzephon: and they pitched before Migdol.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They left Etham and went back to Pi-hahiroth, which is in front of Baal-zephon, and they set up camp in front of Migdol.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes one stage of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness as they moved from one camping place to another on their way to the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Moses' detailed record of the Israelites' 40-year journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, listing each place where they camped. These locations were near the Red Sea crossing area, just after their escape from Egypt. The places mentioned - Pi-hahiroth, Baal-zephon, and Migdol - were Egyptian locations that helped establish their route through the wilderness.
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