Numbers 21:12

The Journey to Moab · Numbers 21:10–20
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Translations

Modern
From there they set out and camped in the Valley of Zered.
Traditional
From thence they removed, and pitched in the valley of Zared.
Literal
From there they set out and camped in the Valley of Zered.
Latin
Et inde moventes, venerunt ad torrentem Zared.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
From there they set out and camped in the Valley of Zered.

Notes

  • The Israelites traveled along the east side of Edom.

  • Iye-abarim means "ruins of Abarim" or "ruins of the region beyond." It was probably near the northern bank of Zered Brook (compare Deuteronomy 2:13–14). This brook separated ancient Edom from Moab (Deuteronomy 2:8–25).

  • As Israel journeyed to the promised land, they traveled from Mount Hor to the plains of Moab (22:1). The story of Israel's journey emphasizes the Lord's patient plan to lead Israel into Canaan despite their weaknesses.

  • The general direction of their travel is clear. However, the exact path they took is not known today. Many of the places mentioned are difficult to identify.

    Archaeological evidence at some sites does not match the time usually connected with the wilderness period. Because of this, there are still serious questions about geography and history in the wilderness journey.

Places

Zered: A brook marking the end of Israel's wilderness wanderings

Glossary

Book of the Wars of the Lord Bronze Snake, Bronze Serpent Deuteronomy, Book of Numbers, Book of Zared Zered

Topics

Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Zared or Dibon-Gad Valleys: Zared Zared: A Brook