They set out from Hashmonah and camped at Moseroth. They set out from Hashmonah and camped at MoserothThey set outThis phrase indicates the movement and journey of the Israelites as they followed God's guidance through the wilderness. The Hebrew root for "set out" is "nasa," which means to pull up, especially the tent pegs, and thus to start on a journey. This action reflects obedience and trust in God's plan, as the Israelites were continually moving towards the Promised Land. It serves as a metaphor for the Christian life, where believers are called to be pilgrims, always ready to move as God directs. from Hashmonah
Hashmonah is one of the many encampments of the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings. The name "Hashmonah" is derived from the Hebrew root "chashman," which can mean "fertile" or "rich." This suggests that even in the wilderness, God provided places of sustenance and rest for His people. It reminds believers that God provides for His people even in the most challenging circumstances, offering spiritual nourishment and rest. and camped
The act of camping signifies a temporary dwelling, a pause in the journey. The Hebrew word "chanah" means to pitch a tent or encamp. This reflects the transient nature of life on earth, as believers are reminded that their true home is in heaven. It also emphasizes the importance of rest and reflection in the Christian journey, taking time to seek God's presence and guidance. at Moseroth
Moseroth, meaning "bonds" or "chastisements" in Hebrew, is another station in the Israelites' journey. This name may imply a place of testing or discipline, where God refined His people. It serves as a reminder that God uses trials to strengthen faith and character. For Christians, Moseroth symbolizes the refining process that believers undergo, trusting that God works all things for good for those who love Him (Romans 8:28). Persons / Places / Events 1. HashmonahA location in the wilderness where the Israelites camped during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. The exact location is not known, but it is part of the wilderness wanderings. 2. MoserothAnother campsite for the Israelites. The name is thought to be related to "Moserah," mentioned in Deuteronomy 10:6, which is associated with the death of Aaron. 3. The IsraelitesThe people of God, led by Moses, who were journeying from slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land, Canaan. 4. The Wilderness JourneyThe period of 40 years during which the Israelites wandered in the desert due to their disobedience and lack of faith. 5. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. Teaching Points God's Faithful GuidanceDespite the Israelites' disobedience, God continued to guide them through the wilderness. This reminds us of God's unwavering faithfulness in our lives, even when we falter. The Importance of ObedienceThe Israelites' journey was prolonged due to their lack of faith and obedience. We are called to trust and obey God, knowing that His plans are for our good. Reflecting on Our JourneyJust as the Israelites had specific places and events that marked their journey, we should reflect on the milestones in our spiritual journey and recognize God's hand in our lives. Learning from the PastThe record of the Israelites' journey serves as a reminder to learn from past mistakes and to seek God's guidance continually. Community and LeadershipThe journey of the Israelites highlights the importance of community and godly leadership. We should value and support our spiritual leaders and community. Bible Study Questions 1. What can we learn from the Israelites' journey from Hashmonah to Moseroth about God's guidance in our own lives? 2. How does the mention of Moseroth in Numbers 33:30 connect to the broader account of the Israelites' wilderness journey? 3. In what ways can we ensure that we are obedient to God's leading, avoiding the pitfalls that prolonged the Israelites' journey? 4. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's guidance in a challenging situation. How did that experience strengthen your faith? 5. How can we support and encourage our spiritual leaders and community as we journey together in faith? Connections to Other Scriptures Deuteronomy 10:6This verse mentions Moserah, where Aaron died and was buried, providing a connection to the location mentioned in Numbers 33:30. Exodus 13:21-22Describes how God led the Israelites with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night, emphasizing His guidance during their journey. Hebrews 3:7-19Reflects on the Israelites' wilderness journey as a lesson in faith and obedience, warning against hardening one's heart. People Aaron, Abel, Arad, Egyptians, Gad, Geber, Israelites, Moses, Perez, Tahath, Terah, ZephonPlaces 0, Abarim, Abel-shittim, Abronah, Almon-diblathaim, Alush, Arad, Baal-zephon, Bene-jaakan, Beth-jeshimoth, Canaan, Dibon-gad, Dophkah, Edom, Egypt, Elim, Etham, Ezion-geber, Hahiroth, Haradah, Hashmonah, Hazeroth, Hor-haggidgad, Iye-abarim, Iyim, Jericho, Jordan River, Jotbathah, Kadesh-barnea, Kehelathah, Kibroth-hattaavah, Libnah, Makheloth, Marah, Migdol, Mithkah, Moab, Moseroth, Mount Hor, Mount Shepher, Nebo, Negev, Oboth, Pi-hahiroth, Punon, Rameses, Red Sea, Rephidim, Rimmon-perez, Rissah, Rithmah, Sinai, Succoth, Tahath, Terah, Zalmonah, ZinTopics Camped, Departed, Encamp, Encamped, Hashmonah, Hashmo'nah, Journey, Journeyed, Moseroth, Mose'roth, Pitched, Removed, Tents, TraveledDictionary of Bible Themes Numbers 33:3-48 7222 exodus, events of Library Some Miscellaneous Matters Belonging to the Country About Jericho.
Let us begin from the last encampings of Israel beyond Jordan. Numbers 33:49: "They encamped near Jordan from Beth-jeshimoth unto Abel-shittim."--"From Beth-jeshimoth to Abel-shittim were twelve miles." It is a most received opinion among the Jews, that the tents of the Israelites in the wilderness contained a square of twelve miles. So the Targum of Jonathan, upon Number 2:2; "The encamping of Israel was twelve miles in length, and twelve miles in breadth." And the Gemarists say, "It is forbidden …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and HebraicaArbel. Shezor. Tarnegola the Upper.
"Arbel a city of Galilee."--There is mention of it in Hosea 10:14. But there are authors which do very differently interpret that place, viz. the Chaldee paraphrast, R. Solomon, Kimchi: consult them. It was between Zippor and Tiberias. Hence Nittai the Arbelite, who was president with Josua Ben Perahiah. The valley of Arbel is mentioned by the Talmudists. So also "The Arbelite Bushel." "Near Zephath in Upper Galilee was a town named Shezor, whence was R. Simeon Shezori: there he was buried. There …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Christ the Water of Life.
"Jesus answered and said unto her, Every one that drinketh of this water shall thirst again: but whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall become in him a well of water springing up unto eternal life" (John iv. 13, 14). "Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink" (John vii. 37). "And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank …
Frank G. Allen—Autobiography of Frank G. Allen, Minister of the Gospel Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners:
A BRIEF AND FAITHFUL RELATION OF THE EXCEEDING MERCY OF GOD IN CHRIST TO HIS POOR SERVANT, JOHN BUNYAN; WHEREIN IS PARTICULARLY SHOWED THE MANNER OF HIS CONVERSION, HIS SIGHT AND TROUBLE FOR SIN, HIS DREADFUL TEMPTATIONS, ALSO HOW HE DESPAIRED OF GOD'S MERCY, AND HOW THE LORD AT LENGTH THROUGH CHRIST DID DELIVER HIM FROM ALL THE GUILT AND TERROR THAT LAY UPON HIM. Whereunto is added a brief relation of his call to the work of the ministry, of his temptations therein, as also what he hath met with …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 Kadesh. Rekam, and that Double. Inquiry is Made, Whether the Doubling it in the Maps is Well Done.
The readers of the eastern interpreters will observe, that Kadesh is rendered by all Rekam, or in a sound very near it. In the Chaldee, it is 'Rekam': in the Syriac, 'Rekem': in the Arabic, 'Rakim'... There are two places noted by the name Rekam in the very bounds of the land,--to wit, the southern and eastern: that is, a double Kadesh. I. Of Kadesh, or Rekam, in the south part, there is no doubt. II. Of it, in the eastern part, there is this mention: "From Rekam to the east, and Rekam is as the …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica The Section Chap. I. -iii.
The question which here above all engages our attention, and requires to be answered, is this: Whether that which is reported in these chapters did, or did not, actually and outwardly take place. The history of the inquiries connected with this question is found most fully in Marckius's "Diatribe de uxore fornicationum," Leyden, 1696, reprinted in the Commentary on the Minor Prophets by the same author. The various views may be divided into three classes. 1. It is maintained by very many interpreters, …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Peaceable Principles and True: Or, a Brief Answer to Mr. D'Anver's and Mr. Paul's Books against My Confession of Faith, and Differences in Judgment About Baptism no Bar to Communion.
WHEREIN THEIR SCRIPTURELESS NOTIONS ARE OVERTHROWN, AND MY PEACEABLE PRINCIPLES STILL MAINTAINED. 'Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?'--Psalm 58:1 SIR, I have received and considered your short reply to my differences in judgment about water baptism no bar to communion; and observe, that you touch not the argument at all: but rather labour what you can, and beyond what you ought, to throw odiums upon your brother for reproving you for your error, …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 In Death and after Death
A sadder picture could scarcely be drawn than that of the dying Rabbi Jochanan ben Saccai, that "light of Israel" immediately before and after the destruction of the Temple, and for two years the president of the Sanhedrim. We read in the Talmud (Ber. 28 b) that, when his disciples came to see him on his death-bed, he burst into tears. To their astonished inquiry why he, "the light of Israel, the right pillar of the Temple, and its mighty hammer," betrayed such signs of fear, he replied: "If I were …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life Numbers
Like the last part of Exodus, and the whole of Leviticus, the first part of Numbers, i.-x. 28--so called,[1] rather inappropriately, from the census in i., iii., (iv.), xxvi.--is unmistakably priestly in its interests and language. Beginning with a census of the men of war (i.) and the order of the camp (ii.), it devotes specific attention to the Levites, their numbers and duties (iii., iv.). Then follow laws for the exclusion of the unclean, v. 1-4, for determining the manner and amount of restitution …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament Links Numbers 33:30 NIVNumbers 33:30 NLTNumbers 33:30 ESVNumbers 33:30 NASBNumbers 33:30 KJV
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