Numbers 22:1

Translations

Modern

Then the Israelites traveled on and camped in the plains of Moab near the Jordan, across from Jericho.

Traditional

And the children of Israel set forward, and pitched in the plains of Moab on this side Jordan by Jericho.

Literal

And the sons of Israel set out and camped in the plains of Moab across the Jordan from Jericho.

Latin

Profectique castrametati sunt in campestribus Moab, ubi trans Jordanem Jericho sita est.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then the Israelites traveled on and camped in the plains of Moab near the Jordan, across from Jericho.

Notes

Numbers 22:1

After defeating the Amorite kingdoms, Israel settled in the plains of Moab (21:21–35 and study note). This area is on the eastern side of the Jordan Valley, northeast of the Dead Sea, and across the river from Jericho's oasis. The Hebrews camped there until they crossed the Jordan River to enter Canaan (Joshua 3:1).

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Balaam Moab and Ammon

Related verses

Deuteronomy 34:8
The Israelites grieved for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty days, until the time of weeping and mourning for Moses came to an end.
Deuteronomy 1:5
On the east side of the Jordan in the land of Moab, Moses began to explain this law, saying:
Numbers 32:19
Yet we will not have an inheritance with them across the Jordan and beyond, because our inheritance has come to us on the east side of the Jordan.”
Deuteronomy 34:1
Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which faces Jericho. And the LORD showed him the whole land—from Gilead as far as Dan,
Numbers 33:48–50
They set out from the mountains of Abarim and camped on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho.
Numbers 36:13
These are the commandments and ordinances that the LORD gave the Israelites through Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho.
Numbers 34:15
These two and a half tribes have received their inheritance across the Jordan from Jericho, toward the sunrise.”
Joshua 3:16
…the flowing water stood still. It backed up as far upstream as Adam, a city in the area of Zarethan, while the water flowing toward the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho.
Deuteronomy 3:8
At that time we took from the two kings of the Amorites the land across the Jordan, from the Arnon Valley as far as Mount Hermon—
Numbers 21:20
…and from Bamoth to the valley in Moab where the top of Pisgah overlooks the wasteland.

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Places

Jericho: An ancient city in Canaan, famously conquered by Israel Jordan: A river and region, significant in Israel's history Plains of Moab: Region east of the Jordan River, opposite Jericho

Glossary

Ammon, Ammonites Balaam Balak Curse, Cursed Desert Deuteronomy, Book of False Prophets Jannes and Jambres Jericho Midian, Midianite Moab, Moabites Moses Numbers, Book of Perea Prophets, False Shittim (Place)

Topics

Covetousness: Balaam, in Loving the Wages of Unrighteousness Heathen: Balaam Heathen: Divine Revelations Given to Balaam Hypocrisy: Ith Israel: Arrive in the Plains of Moab, at the Fords of the Jordan River Jericho: A City East of Jerusalem and Near the Jordan River Jordan: Plain of Israelites Camped In Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Return to the Plains of Moab Midianites: Dwelt East of Jordan, Beside Moab Moabites with Midian Send for Balaam to Curse Israel Moabites: Calls for Balaam to Curse Israel Sorcery: Practiced by Balaam Temptation: Balak Tempts Balaam Worldliness: Balaam

Numbers 22:1

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