They went from Kehelathah and camped at Mount Shepher.
Parallel translations
- WEB They traveled from Kehelathah, and encamped in Mount Shepher.
- KJV And they went from Kehelathah, and pitched in mount Shapher.
- BSB They set out from Kehelathah and camped at Mount Shepher.
- NASB They journeyed from Kehelathah and camped at Mount Shepher.
- NLT They left Kehelathah and camped at Mount Shepher.
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Quick answer
From Kehelathah they journeyed and camped at Mount Shepher. Another encampment is noted.
Overview
Israel camps at Mount Shepher, another waypoint in the wilderness travels. The record continues its measured listing of the stages of the journey. These notices, though brief, weave together the full geography of Israel's pilgrimage under the guiding hand of the LORD.
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