They traveled from Oboth, and encamped at Iyeabarim, in the wilderness which is before Moab, toward the sunrise.
Parallel translations
- KJV And they journeyed from Oboth, and pitched at Ijeabarim, in the wilderness which is before Moab, toward the sunrising.
- BSB They journeyed from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim in the wilderness opposite Moab to the east.
- NKJV And they journeyed from Oboth and camped at Ije Abarim, in the wilderness which is east of Moab, toward the sunrise.
- NASB Then they journeyed from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim, in the wilderness which is opposite Moab, to the east.
- NLT Then they went on to Iye-abarim, in the wilderness on the eastern border of Moab.
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Quick answer
From Oboth they journeyed and camped at Iye-abarim, in the wilderness east of Moab. The route skirted the borders of Moab.
Overview
The itinerary tracks Israel's approach along the eastern edge of Moab as they near the Transjordan. These geographic details root the story in real places and confirm the journey's authenticity. God continues to guide them steadily toward the land.
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