They set out from Moseroth and camped at Bene-jaakan.
Parallel translations
- WEB They traveled from Moseroth, and encamped in Bene Jaakan.
- KJV And they departed from Moseroth, and pitched in Benejaakan.
- NKJV They departed from Moseroth and camped at Bene Jaakan.
- NASB They journeyed from Moseroth and camped at Bene-jaakan.
- NLT They left Moseroth and camped at Bene-jaakan.
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Quick answer
From Moseroth they journeyed to Bene Jaakan. Another encampment is noted.
Overview
Israel camps at Bene Jaakan, continuing the itinerary toward its later stages. The careful listing reflects the comprehensive record Moses kept at God's command. Each stop confirms that the whole journey, from beginning to end, lay within the LORD's faithful leading.
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Cross-references · 3
- Deut 10:6The Israelites traveled from Beeroth Bene-jaakan to Moserah, where Aaron died and was buried, and Eleazar his son succeeded him as priest.
- 1 Chr 1:43These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah.
- Gen 36:27These are the sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan.
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