And they removed from Marah, and came unto Elim: and in Elim were twelve fountains of water, and threescore and ten palm trees; and they pitched there.
They left Marah and came to Elim, where there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees. They set up camp there.
The writer is describing how the Israelites moved from a place of bitter water to an oasis with abundant fresh water and shade trees.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, chapter 33, this verse is part of a detailed itinerary that recounts the Israelites' travels through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. Previously, at Marah, the people had encountered bitter water that God miraculously made sweet, but now they reach Elim, a welcoming oasis with twelve springs and seventy palm trees, symbolizing relief and sustenance during their long journey. This passage highlights the pattern of God's guidance and provision as the Israelites moved toward the Promised Land.
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