From thence they removed, and pitched on the other side of Arnon, which is in the wilderness that cometh out of the coasts of the Amorites: for Arnon is the border of Moab, between Moab and the Amorites.
From there they moved on and set up camp on the other side of the Arnon River, which flows through the wilderness that extends from Amorite territory. The Arnon River serves as the border of Moab, separating the land of Moab from the land of the Amorites.
This verse describes the Israelites moving to a new campsite across the Arnon River, which marked the boundary between two different peoples' territories.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, led by Moses as they sought the Promised Land. This verse describes their movement across the Arnon River, a significant geographical feature that served as the border between the territories of the Amorites and Moab, highlighting the challenges of navigating foreign lands controlled by other nations. It fits into the broader narrative of the Israelites' journey, where they encountered various peoples and had to respect or contend with established boundaries.
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