They moved from Kadesh and camped at Mount Hor, on the boundary of the land of Edom.
Parallel translations
- WEB They traveled from Kadesh, and encamped in Mount Hor, in the edge of the land of Edom.
- KJV And they removed from Kadesh, and pitched in mount Hor, in the edge of the land of Edom.
- BSB They set out from Kadesh and camped at Mount Hor, on the outskirts of the land of Edom.
- NASB They journeyed from Kadesh and camped at Mount Hor, at the edge of the land of Edom.
- NLT They left Kadesh and camped at Mount Hor, at the border of Edom.
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Quick answer
Israel travels from Kadesh and camps at Mount Hor on the edge of Edom. This sets the scene for Aaron's death recorded next.
Overview
Mount Hor stood at the border of Edom, the territory of Esau's descendants whom Israel was forbidden to attack (Deuteronomy 2:4-5). The itinerary slows here to mark a solemn event, the passing of the high priest. The location on Edom's edge underscores Israel's status as pilgrims passing through lands not yet their own, trusting God's promise of an inheritance ahead.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Num 21:4They traveled from Mount Hor by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom The soul of the people was very discouraged because of the journey.
- Num 20:22–23They traveled from Kadesh: and the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, came to Mount Hor.
- Num 20:16When we cried to Yahweh, he heard our voice, sent an angel, and brought us out of Egypt. Behold, we are in Kadesh, a city in the edge of your border.
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