Numbers 21:4

Translations

Modern

Then they set out from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea, in order to bypass the land of Edom. But the people grew impatient on the journey

Traditional

And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way.

Literal

And they journeyed from Mount Hor by the way of the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom. And the soul of the people was short on the way.

Latin

Profecti sunt autem et de monte Hor, per viam quæ ducit ad mare Rubrum, ut circumirent terram Edom. Et tædere cœpit populum itineris ac laboris:

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English

Then they set out from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea, in order to bypass the land of Edom. But the people grew impatient on the journey

Notes

Numbers 21:4–9

The "vow to the LORD" (21:2–3) and the resulting victory did not stop Israel from criticizing God and Moses. The long journey was a punishment for similar complaints (14:26–35).

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Moses The Bronze Snake

Related verses

Exodus 6:9
Moses relayed this message to the Israelites, but on account of their broken spirit and cruel bondage, they did not listen to him.
Judges 11:18
Then Israel traveled through the wilderness and bypassed the lands of Edom and Moab. They came to the east side of the land of Moab and camped on the other side of the Arnon. But they did not enter the territory of Moab, since the Arnon was its border.
Numbers 32:7
Why are you discouraging the Israelites from crossing into the land that the LORD has given them?
Acts 14:22
…strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
1 Thessalonians 3:3–4
…so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this.
Numbers 33:41
And the Israelites set out from Mount Hor and camped at Zalmonah.
Numbers 32:9
For when your fathers went up to the Valley of Eshcol and saw the land, they discouraged the Israelites from entering the land that the LORD had given them.
Deuteronomy 2:5–8
Do not provoke them, for I will not give you any of their land, not even a footprint, because I have given Mount Seir to Esau as his possession.
Numbers 14:25
Now since the Amalekites and Canaanites are living in the valleys, turn back tomorrow and head for the wilderness along the route to the Red Sea.”
Numbers 20:27
So Moses did as the LORD had commanded, and they climbed Mount Hor in the sight of the whole congregation.
Deuteronomy 1:40
But you are to turn back and head for the wilderness along the route to the Red Sea.”
Numbers 20:18–23
But Edom answered, “You may not travel through our land, or we will come out and confront you with the sword.”

Places

Edom: Descendants of Esau; enemy nation southeast of Israel Mount Hor: Mountain where Aaron died and was buried Red Sea: Sea crossed by Israelites in the Exodus

Glossary

Book of the Wars of the Lord Bronze Snake, Bronze Serpent Deuteronomy, Book of Disease Fiery Serpent Kenites Numbers, Book of

Topics

Hor: The Mountain Upon Which Aaron Died Intercession: Answered: That the Plague of the Fiery Serpents Would Stop Israel: are Scourged with Fiery Serpents Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Zalmonah: Murmuring of the People Moses: People Complain Against Moses and Aaron Red Sea: Israelites Camp Beside Repentance: Repentance of Their Complaining Because of Lack of Bread and Water Salvation: Illustrated by Typified by the Bronze Serpent Salvation: Typified

Numbers 21:4

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