And they departed from mount Hor, and pitched in Zalmonah.
They left Mount Hor and set up camp in Zalmonah.
This verse describes another stage in the Israelites' journey through the wilderness as they moved from one camping place to the next.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, chapter 33, the Israelites are recounting their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, listing the various places they camped during their wilderness wanderings. Mount Hor is significant because it was where Aaron, Moses' brother and the first high priest, died as part of God's judgment for unbelief, marking a pivotal moment in their travels. From Mount Hor, they moved to Zalmonah, one of the lesser-known stops that highlights the routine obedience required in their long trek.
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