Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They left the mountains of Abarim and camped on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. New Living Translation They left the mountains east of the river and camped on the plains of Moab beside the Jordan River, across from Jericho. English Standard Version And they set out from the mountains of Abarim and camped in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho; Berean Standard Bible They set out from the mountains of Abarim and camped on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. Berean Literal Bible And they set out from the mountains of the Abarim and camped in the plains of Moab by the Jordan near Jericho. King James Bible And they departed from the mountains of Abarim, and pitched in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho. New King James Version They departed from the mountains of Abarim and camped in the plains of Moab by the Jordan, across from Jericho. New American Standard Bible They journeyed from the mountains of Abarim and camped in the plains of Moab, by the Jordan opposite Jericho. NASB 1995 They journeyed from the mountains of Abarim and camped in the plains of Moab by the Jordan opposite Jericho. NASB 1977 And they journeyed from the mountains of Abarim, and camped in the plains of Moab by the Jordan opposite Jericho. Legacy Standard Bible They journeyed from the mountains of Abarim and camped in the plains of Moab by the Jordan opposite Jericho. Amplified Bible They moved out from the mountains of Abarim and camped in the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho [their last stop on the journey to Canaan]. Berean Annotated Bible They set out from the mountains of Abarim (regions beyond) and camped on the plains of Moab (of his father) by the Jordan (flowing down) across from Jericho (city of palms). Christian Standard Bible They traveled from the Abarim range and camped on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. Holman Christian Standard Bible They departed from the Abarim range and camped on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. American Standard Version And they journeyed from the mountains of Abarim, and encamped in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho. Contemporary English Version and finally in the lowlands of Moab across the Jordan River from Jericho. English Revised Version And they journeyed from the mountains of Abarim, and pitched in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho. GOD'S WORD® Translation They moved from the Abarim Mountains and set up camp on the plains of Moab near the Jordan River across from Jericho. International Standard Version They traveled from the mountains of Abarim, then rested in the plains of Moab by the Jordan River, across from Jericho. NET Bible They traveled from the mountains of Abarim and camped in the plains of Moab by the Jordan River across from Jericho. New Heart English Bible They traveled from the mountains of Abarim, and camped in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho. Webster's Bible Translation And they departed from the mountains of Abarim, and encamped in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThey set out from the mountains of Abarim and camped on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. World English Bible They traveled from the mountains of Abarim, and encamped in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they journey from the mountains of Abarim and encamp in the plains of Moab by the Jordan, [near] Jericho. Berean Literal Bible And they set out from the mountains of the Abarim and camped in the plains of Moab by the Jordan near Jericho. Young's Literal Translation and they journey from the mountains of Abarim, and encamp in the plains of Moab, by Jordan, near Jericho. Smith's Literal Translation And they will remove from the mountains of Abarim, and encamp in the desert of Moab by Jordan of Jericho. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd departing from the mountains of Abarim, they passed to the plains of Moab, by the Jordan, over against Jericho. Catholic Public Domain Version And setting out from the mountains of Abarim, they crossed over to the plains of Moab, above the Jordan, opposite Jericho. New American Bible Setting out from the Abarim range, they camped on the plains of Moab by the Jordan opposite Jericho. New Revised Standard Version They set out from the mountains of Abarim and camped in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they departed from the mountain of the Hebrews, and encamped in the plains of Moab by the Jordan near Jericho. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they picked up from the Mountain of the Hebrews and they camped in the plain of Moab that is by the Jordan of Yerikho. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they journeyed from the mountains of Abarim, and pitched in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they departed from the mountains of Abarim, and encamped on the west of Moab, at Jordan by Jericho. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites…47They set out from Almon-diblathaim and camped in the mountains of Abarim facing Nebo. 48They set out from the mountains of Abarim and camped on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. 49And there on the plains of Moab they camped by the Jordan, from Beth-jeshimoth to Abel-shittim.… Cross References They set out from the mountains of Abarim Deuteronomy 32:49 “Go up into the Abarim Range to Mount Nebo, in the land of Moab across from Jericho, and view the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites as their own possession. Numbers 27:12 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go up this mountain of the Abarim range and see the land that I have given the Israelites. Deuteronomy 34:1 Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which faces Jericho. And the LORD showed him the whole land—from Gilead as far as Dan, and camped on the plains of Moab Numbers 22:1 Then the Israelites traveled on and camped in the plains of Moab near the Jordan, across from Jericho. Numbers 26:3 So on the plains of Moab by the Jordan, across from Jericho, Moses and Eleazar the priest issued the instruction, Joshua 13:32 These were the portions Moses had given them on the plains of Moab beyond the Jordan, east of Jericho. by the Jordan Joshua 3:1 Early the next morning Joshua got up and left Shittim with all the Israelites. They went as far as the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. Joshua 1:11 “Go through the camp and tell the people, ‘Prepare your provisions, for within three days you will cross the Jordan to go in and take possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess.’” Deuteronomy 4:46 while they were in the valley across the Jordan facing Beth-peor in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon and was defeated by Moses and the Israelites after they had come out of Egypt. across from Jericho. Joshua 4:19 On the tenth day of the first month the people went up from the Jordan and camped at Gilgal on the eastern border of Jericho. Joshua 4:13 About 40,000 troops armed for battle crossed over before the LORD into the plains of Jericho. Deuteronomy 34:3 the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar. Joshua 2:1 Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim, saying, “Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. Joshua 3:16 the flowing water stood still. It backed up as far upstream as Adam, a city in the area of Zarethan, while the water flowing toward the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho. Joshua 5:10-12 On the evening of the fourteenth day of the month, while the Israelites were camped at Gilgal on the plains of Jericho, they kept the Passover. / The day after the Passover, on that very day, they ate unleavened bread and roasted grain from the produce of the land. / And the day after they had eaten from the produce of the land, the manna ceased. There was no more manna for the Israelites, so that year they began to eat the crops of the land of Canaan. Deuteronomy 3:27 Go to the top of Pisgah and look to the west and north and south and east. See the land with your own eyes, for you will not cross this Jordan. Treasury of Scripture And they departed from the mountains of Abarim, and pitched in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho. in the plains Numbers 22:1 And the children of Israel set forward, and pitched in the plains of Moab on this side Jordan by Jericho. Jump to Previous Abarim Ab'arim Camped Departed Encamp Encamped Jericho Jordan Journey Journeyed Lowlands Moab Mountains Opposite Pitched Plains Removed TentsJump to Next Abarim Ab'arim Camped Departed Encamp Encamped Jericho Jordan Journey Journeyed Lowlands Moab Mountains Opposite Pitched Plains Removed TentsNumbers 33 1. The forty-two journeys of the Israelites50. The Canaanites are to be destroyed They set out from the mountains of Abarim The mountains of Abarim are a mountain range east of the Jordan River, often associated with the region of Moab. This area is significant as it represents the final stages of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land. The Abarim range includes Mount Nebo, where Moses would later view the Promised Land before his death (Deuteronomy 32:49-50). This departure marks a transition from wandering to preparing for conquest, symbolizing a shift from judgment to promise. and camped on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho Persons / Places / Events 1. Mountains of AbarimA mountain range east of the Jordan River, significant as a place where Moses viewed the Promised Land before his death. 2. Plains of Moab A region located east of the Jordan River, where the Israelites camped before entering the Promised Land. It was a place of preparation and transition. 3. Jordan River A significant geographical boundary for the Israelites, representing the border they would cross to enter the Promised Land. 4. Jericho A fortified city in Canaan, known for its walls that fell after the Israelites marched around them, marking the beginning of their conquest of the land. 5. Israelites The people of God, led by Moses, who were journeying from Egypt to the Promised Land, experiencing God's guidance and provision. Teaching Points Preparation for God's PromisesThe Israelites camped on the plains of Moab, a place of preparation before entering the Promised Land. In our lives, God often prepares us in specific seasons before fulfilling His promises. Trust in God's Timing The journey from Egypt to the Promised Land was long and challenging. Trusting in God's timing is crucial, even when the path seems difficult or prolonged. Faith in Action The proximity to Jericho reminds us of the importance of faith in action. The Israelites' faith led to the miraculous fall of Jericho's walls, teaching us to act on God's instructions with confidence. Spiritual Boundaries and Breakthroughs The Jordan River represented a boundary to be crossed. In our spiritual journey, we encounter boundaries that require faith and obedience to experience breakthroughs. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 33:48?2. How does Numbers 33:48 emphasize the importance of remembering God's guidance in journeys? 3. What lessons can we learn from Israel's encampment at the plains of Moab? 4. How does Numbers 33:48 connect with God's promises to Abraham in Genesis? 5. In what ways can we apply Israel's journey lessons to our spiritual walk? 6. How does this verse encourage trust in God's plan during life's transitions? 7. What is the significance of Numbers 33:48 in the Israelites' journey? 8. How does Numbers 33:48 reflect God's guidance in the Israelites' travels? 9. What archaeological evidence supports the locations mentioned in Numbers 33:48? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 33? 11. Why are many locations in Numbers 33:5-49 unidentified or disputed, casting doubt on the authenticity of this desert route? 12. Numbers 33:50-56: Why does the text insist on divinely sanctioned warfare for taking the land when later prophets and passages emphasize peace, suggesting an inconsistency in divine commands? 13. In Joshua 14:3-4, how does the Levites' lack of a territorial inheritance align with other biblical passages that mention Levitical cities and lands? 14. Who were Moab and Ammon in biblical history? What Does Numbers 33:48 Mean They set out• The phrase captures active obedience. Israel moved when the Lord said move (Numbers 9:23, “At the command of the LORD they camped, and at the command of the LORD they set out.”). • God never intended the wilderness to be a permanent home. Deuteronomy 1:6-8 records Him urging the nation to break camp and advance. • Their willingness to leave each stopping point challenges us to keep following God’s leading rather than getting comfortable. from the mountains of Abarim • Abarim formed a lofty ridge east of the Dead Sea. From here Moses would soon view Canaan (Numbers 27:12; Deuteronomy 32:48-49). • The name evokes both elevation and anticipation. High places offer perspective: Israel could literally see the promise ahead. • It also reminds us that every mountaintop moment is preparation, not destination. and camped • Camping is the recurring rhythm of pilgrimage: move, stop, listen, obey. Numbers 9:17 says, “Wherever the cloud settled, there the Israelites camped.” • Temporary settlements underscore God’s sufficiency day by day (Exodus 16:4). • Each camp also became a teaching arena—discipline, worship, organization—all shaping a people ready for inheritance. on the plains of Moab • This broad, fertile plain stretched opposite Jericho (Numbers 22:1). It was Israel’s longest final stop, a place of testing and preparation. • Here Balaam’s oracles affirmed God’s blessing (Numbers 23-24). • Here Moses delivered Deuteronomy’s covenant renewal (Deuteronomy 29-30). • God often pauses us near breakthrough points to solidify faith and purge compromise (cf. Numbers 25:1-3). by the Jordan • The river marked the boundary between wandering and promise. Joshua 1:2, “Now therefore arise, cross over this Jordan…into the land that I am giving to them.” • Crossing water recalls Red Sea deliverance (Joshua 3:14-17). God repeats miracles to reinforce trust. • Standing by the Jordan invited reflection: Will we step into God’s future or retreat to familiar deserts? across from Jericho • Jericho, a walled city, symbolized human impossibility. Joshua 6:1-2 records it was “tightly shut up because of the Israelites…Then the LORD said to Joshua, ‘See, I have delivered Jericho into your hand.’” • From their campsite Israel could see the obstacle and the opportunity simultaneously. • Hebrews 11:30 celebrates that “By faith the walls of Jericho fell,” showing God’s power when His people advance in obedience. summary Numbers 33:48 is far more than a travel note. Each phrase traces God’s faithful guidance—moving a redeemed people from high-point vision (Abarim) through disciplined pauses (camping) to the threshold of promise (plains of Moab), right up to the boundary of faith action (Jordan) facing their first conquest (Jericho). The verse invites us to keep stepping out, camping only where He says, and trusting Him to turn visible obstacles into testimonies of His victory. Verse 48. - In the plains of Moab. See on Numbers 22:1.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They set outוַיִּסְע֖וּ (way·yis·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5265: To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey from the mountains מֵהָרֵ֣י (mê·hā·rê) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country of Abarim הָעֲבָרִ֑ים (hā·‘ă·ḇā·rîm) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5682: Abarim -- 'regions beyond', a mountainous region North of the Dead Sea and camped וַֽיַּחֲנוּ֙ (way·ya·ḥă·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2583: To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp on the plains בְּעַֽרְבֹ֣ת (bə·‘ar·ḇōṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 6160: Arabah -- a steppe or desert plain, also a desert valley running south from the Sea of Galilee of Moab מוֹאָ֔ב (mō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4124: Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled by עַ֖ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the Jordan יַרְדֵּ֥ן (yar·dên) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine across from Jericho. יְרֵחֽוֹ׃ (yə·rê·ḥōw) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3405: Jericho -- a city in the Jordan Valley captured by Joshua Links Numbers 33:48 NIVNumbers 33:48 NLT Numbers 33:48 ESV Numbers 33:48 NASB Numbers 33:48 KJV Numbers 33:48 BibleApps.com Numbers 33:48 Biblia Paralela Numbers 33:48 Chinese Bible Numbers 33:48 French Bible Numbers 33:48 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 33:48 They traveled from the mountains of Abarim (Nu Num.) |
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