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Numbers 21

Numbers 21:14

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

Modern
Therefore it is stated in the Book of the Wars of the LORD: “Waheb in Suphah and the wadis of the Arnon,
Traditional
Wherefore it is said in the book of the wars of the Lord, What he did in the Red sea, and in the brooks of Arnon,
Literal
Upon thus it is said in the Book of the Wars of YHWH: “Waheb in Suphah, and the brooks of the Arnon,
Latin
Unde dicitur in libro bellorum Domini: Sicut fecit in mari Rubro, sic faciet in torrentibus Arnon.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
Therefore it is stated in the Book of the Wars of the LORD: “Waheb in Suphah and the wadis of the Arnon,

Notes

Numbers 21:14–15

  • the Book of the Wars of the LORD: This is similar to The Book of Jashar (Joshua 10:13; 2 Samuel 1:18). The Book of the Wars of the Lord is not known from any other source.

  • Waheb, a town, and Suphah, a region, are not known from any other record. Their exact locations are unknown.

    Ar was one of the main settlements of Moab at that time (compare 21:28; Deuteronomy 2:18; Isaiah 15:1).

Numbers 21:1–22:1

  • 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

Arnon: A river and valley, serving as a boundary for Israel Suphah: Place mentioned in the Book of the Wars of the Lord Waheb: A place mentioned in the Book of Numbers

Glossary

Arnon Book Book of the Wars of the Lord Bronze Snake, Bronze Serpent Deuteronomy, Book of Moab, Moabites Numbers, Book of Suph Suphah Waheb

Topics

Arnon: Miracles At Books: Not Extant, but Mentioned in Scripture: Wars of the Lord Brooks: Arnon Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Across the Arnon War: Records often Kept of