From there they set out and camped in Wadi Zered.
Parallel translations
- WEB From there they traveled, and encamped in the valley of Zered.
- KJV From thence they removed, and pitched in the valley of Zared.
- BSB From there they set out and camped in the Valley of Zered.
- NKJV From there they moved and camped in the Valley of Zered.
- NLT From there they traveled to the valley of Zered Brook and set up camp.
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Quick answer
From there they journeyed and camped in the Valley of Zered. Another stage brings them closer to the Promised Land.
Overview
Crossing the Zered marked, according to Deuteronomy 2:14, the end of the wilderness generation and a turning point in the journey. The brief note carries quiet significance as the time of wandering draws to a close. God's word that the rebellious generation would die in the wilderness was now nearly fulfilled.
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- Deut 2:13–14“Now rise up, and cross over the brook Zered.” We went over the brook Zered.
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