They traveled from Jotbathah, and encamped in Abronah.
Parallel translations
- KJV And they removed from Jotbathah, and encamped at Ebronah.
- BSB They set out from Jotbathah and camped at Abronah.
- NKJV They moved from Jotbathah and camped at Abronah.
- NASB They journeyed from Jotbathah and camped at Abronah.
- NLT They left Jotbathah and camped at Abronah.
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Quick answer
They traveled from Jotbathah and camped at Abronah. The itinerary continues toward its later stages.
Overview
The record notes the move to Abronah, one more stop as Israel neared the end of the wilderness years and approached the region of Ezion Geber. The careful listing continues its faithful account of the journey. It assures readers that God led His people through every stage toward the inheritance He had promised.
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