Judges 11:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But when Israel came up from Egypt, and walked through the wilderness unto the Red sea, and came to Kadesh;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But when Israel came up out of Egypt and traveled through the wilderness to the Red Sea, and arrived at Kadesh,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is describing Israel's journey from Egypt through the wilderness to a place called Kadesh.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Jephthah's message to the Ammonite king, recounting Israel's historical journey after the Exodus from Egypt around 1440 BC. Kadesh (or Kadesh-barnea) was a key location in the wilderness where Israel camped for many years during their 40-year wandering period. Jephthah is using this historical account to justify Israel's right to the land they possessed.

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