Numbers 21:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And at the stream of the brooks that goeth down to the dwelling of Ar, and lieth upon the border of Moab.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And at the stream of the valleys that flows down to the town of Ar, and lies along the border of Moab.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes a geographical landmark - a stream that flows toward the town of Ar and marks the border with Moab.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Numbers, this verse is part of a poetic oracle from the ancient "Book of the Wars of the Lord," describing the geographical features and borders during the Israelites' conquest of the land from the Amorites. It refers to the streams and brooks leading to Ar, a place associated with Moab, highlighting the strategic importance of these areas in the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. This context underscores the conflicts and territorial claims in the ancient Near East as the Israelites moved toward the Promised Land.

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