The Israelites set out from Rameses and camped at Succoth.
Parallel translations
- WEB The children of Israel traveled from Rameses, and encamped in Succoth.
- KJV And the children of Israel removed from Rameses, and pitched in Succoth.
- NKJV Then the children of Israel moved from Rameses and camped at Succoth.
- NASB Then the sons of Israel journeyed from Rameses and camped in Succoth.
- NLT After leaving Rameses, the Israelites set up camp at Succoth.
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Quick answer
Israel traveled from Rameses and camped at Succoth. This is the first recorded stage of the wilderness journey.
Overview
The itinerary begins its sequence, noting the move from Rameses to Succoth. Each stage marks both Israel's progress and God's continual leading by cloud and fire. The simple record reminds readers that the pilgrimage of God's people unfolds step by step under His guidance, with no leg of the journey outside His care.
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Cross-references · 1
- Exod 12:37The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Succoth with about 600,000 men on foot, besides women and children.
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