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Judges 11:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
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

In the book of Judges, Jephthah is addressing the king of Ammon, recounting Israel's history to justify their possession of the land and avoid conflict. This verse specifically refers to the Exodus, when the Israelites left Egypt, traveled through the wilderness to the Red Sea, and arrived at Kadesh, as described in earlier books like Exodus and Numbers. This narrative underscores God's sovereign guidance of His people during their journey from slavery to the promised land.

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