King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And they departed from Hashmonah, and encamped at Moseroth.
Complete Jewish Bible:
They moved on from HaShmonah and camped at Moserot.
Berean Standard Bible:
They set out from Hashmonah and camped at Moseroth.
American Standard Version:
And they journeyed from Hashmonah, and encamped in Moseroth.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And they departed{H5265} from Hashmonah{H2832}, and encamped{H2583} at Moseroth{H4149}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Deuteronomy 10:5
- And I turned myself and came down from the mount, and put the tables in the ark which I had made; and there they be, as the LORD commanded me.
Deuteronomy 10:6
- And the children of Israel took their journey from Beeroth of the children of Jaakan to Mosera: there Aaron died, and there he was buried; and Eleazar his son ministered in the priest's office in his stead.
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Commentary for Numbers 33:30
Numbers 33:30 is part of a larger section in the book of Numbers that meticulously lists the various stopping points of the Israelites during their 40-year journey from Egypt to the Promised Land of Canaan. This verse specifically mentions the Israelites' departure from Hashmonah and their encampment at Moseroth, two of the many stations in this detailed itinerary.
**Themes:**
1. **Divine Guidance:** The list of encampments underscores the theme of God's guidance over Israel. The pillar of cloud by day and fire by night (Exodus 13:21-22) led them through the wilderness, demonstrating God's faithfulness in directing His people.
2. **Historical Memory:** This passage serves as a historical record, preserving the memory of the journey for future generations, reminding them of God's deliverance and provision.
3. **Obedience and Faithfulness:** The journey, with all its stops and starts, is a testament to the Israelites' obedience (and sometimes disobedience) and God's response to their actions, highlighting the importance of faithfulness to God's commands.
**Historical Context:**
- **Exodus and Wanderings:** Numbers 33 is set after the Exodus from Egypt and during the wilderness wanderings, a period marked by the Israelites' journey towards the land promised to their ancestors. The generation that left Egypt, except for Joshua and Caleb, did not enter Canaan due to their lack of faith (Numbers 14:26-35).
- **Transition to Conquest:** The detailed account of the journey in Numbers 33 leads up to the Israelites' preparation to enter and conquer Canaan, which begins in the subsequent book of Joshua.
- **Geographical Context:** Hashmonah and Moseroth are not well-identified locations in modern terms, but they were part of the ancient Near Eastern landscape through which the Israelites traveled. These names are likely related to the topography and geographical features of the areas where the Israelites camped.
In summary, Numbers 33:30 is a snapshot of the Israelites' divinely guided journey, emphasizing the historical progression of their deliverance from slavery to the cusp of entering the Promised Land, and it serves as a reminder of God's involvement in the history and movements of His people.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5265
There are 140 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָסַע
Transliteration: nâçaʻ
Pronunciation: naw-sah'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on ajourney; cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, out), (take) journey, march, remove, set aside (forward), [idiom] still, be on his (go their) way. - Strong's Number: H2832
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חַשְׁמֹנָה
Transliteration: Chashmônâh
Pronunciation: khash-mo-naw'
Description: feminine of חַשְׁמַן; fertile; Chasmonah, a place in the Desert; Hashmonah. - Strong's Number: H2583
There are 135 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָנָה
Transliteration: chânâh
Pronunciation: khaw-naw'
Description: a primitive root (compare חָנַן); properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch atent; gen. to encamp (for abode or siege); abide (in tents), camp, dwell, encamp, grow to an end, lie, pitch (tent), rest in tent. - Strong's Number: H4149
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מוֹסֵרָה
Transliteration: Môwçêrâh
Pronunciation: mo-say-raw'
Description: or (plural) מֹסְרוֹת feminine of מוֹסֵר; correction or corrections; Moserah or Moseroth, a place in the Desert; Mosera, Moseroth.