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Numbers 33:42

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And they departed from Zalmonah, and pitched in Punon.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

They left Zalmonah and set up camp in Punon.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records another stop in Israel's 40-year journey through the wilderness as they traveled toward the Promised Land.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Numbers, chapter 33, Moses records the various stops the Israelites made during their 40-year wanderings in the wilderness after leaving Egypt, as a way to document God's faithful guidance. This verse specifically notes their departure from Zalmonah and arrival at Punon, which were part of the broader itinerary of encampments in the desert regions. These journeys highlight the historical reality of Israel's dependence on God for direction through unfamiliar and harsh territories.

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