Numbers 21:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the children of Israel set forward, and pitched in Oboth.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The Israelites moved forward and set up camp in Oboth.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the Israelites continuing their journey through the wilderness and making camp at a place called Oboth.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the 40-year wilderness wandering period after the Israelites left Egypt but before entering the Promised Land. The Israelites were traveling in stages through the desert, following God's guidance and setting up temporary camps at various locations along their route to Canaan.

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