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Deuteronomy 2:13

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Now rise up, said I, and get you over the brook Zered. And we went over the brook Zered.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Now get up and cross over the Zered Valley, I told them. So we crossed over the Zered Valley.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses is recounting how he led the Israelites across the Zered Valley as they continued their journey toward the Promised Land.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is recounting the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. At this point, the Israelites had been wandering for nearly 40 years due to their earlier lack of faith at Kadesh Barnea, and God was now directing them to cross the brook Zered as a step toward conquering Canaan. This event highlights God's guidance and timing in their travels, ensuring they avoided conflicts with other nations as instructed.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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