Numbers 33:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they departed from Kibrothhattaavah, and encamped at Hazeroth.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They left Kibroth-hattaavah and set up camp at Hazeroth.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes another stop in Israel's journey through the wilderness as they traveled from Egypt toward the Promised Land.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Numbers, this verse is part of a detailed itinerary that records the Israelites' travels through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. Kibrothhattaavah was a significant stop where the people complained against God about their food, leading to a plague and many deaths as a consequence of their discontent. From there, the Israelites continued their journey, setting up camp at Hazeroth as they progressed toward the Promised Land during their 40-year wandering.

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