Numbers 33:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they removed from Etham, and turned again unto Pihahiroth, which is before Baalzephon: and they pitched before Migdol.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They left Etham and went back to Pi-hahiroth, which is in front of Baal-zephon, and they set up camp in front of Migdol.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes one stage of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness as they moved from one camping place to another on their way to the Promised Land.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Numbers, chapter 33, this verse is part of a detailed biblical record of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, as God led them through the wilderness under Moses' guidance. It specifically describes their movement from Etham back to Pihahiroth, near Baalzephon, and their encampment before Migdol, illustrating the precise path God orchestrated during the Exodus. This account highlights the historical faithfulness of God in directing His people through unfamiliar and challenging terrain.

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Exodus 14:2

Tell the Israelites to turn around and set up camp in front of Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, across from Baal-zephon. Have them camp there by the sea.

Exodus 14:9

But the Egyptians chased after them with all of Pharaoh's horses and chariots, his cavalry, and his entire army. They caught up with the Israelites while they were camped by the sea, near Pi-hahiroth, in front of Baal-zephon.

Numbers 33:8

They left Pi Hahiroth and crossed through the middle of the sea into the wilderness. Then they traveled for three days through the wilderness of Etham and set up camp at Marah.

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