They set out from Hor-haggidgad and camped at Jotbathah. They set outThis phrase indicates the movement and journey of the Israelites. 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 reflects the transient nature of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, symbolizing the Christian life as a pilgrimage towards the Promised Land, heaven. It reminds believers of the call to be ready to move at God's command, leaving behind the familiar to embrace His promises. from Hor-haggidgad
Hor-haggidgad is a location mentioned only in the context of the Israelites' journey. The name itself is derived from Hebrew roots, with "Hor" meaning "mountain" and "Gidgad" possibly meaning "cutting" or "cleft." This could suggest a place of division or separation, which can be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual separations and decisions believers must make in their walk with God. It emphasizes the need for discernment and the courage to follow God's path, even when it leads through difficult or unknown terrain. and camped
The act of camping signifies a temporary rest and a pause in the journey. The Hebrew word "chanah" is used here, which means to pitch a tent or encamp. This reflects the rhythm of the spiritual journey, where periods of movement are interspersed with times of rest and reflection. It encourages believers to find moments of rest in God's presence, to recharge spiritually, and to prepare for the next phase of their journey. at Jotbathah
Jotbathah is described in Deuteronomy 10:7 as "a land of streams of water." The name itself suggests abundance and refreshment, derived from the Hebrew root "yatab," meaning "to be good" or "to be pleasing." This location represents a place of divine provision and blessing, a reminder of God's faithfulness to provide for His people. It serves as an encouragement to trust in God's provision and to seek spiritual nourishment in His Word and presence, especially during challenging times. Persons / Places / Events 1. Hor-haggidgadThis is a location mentioned in the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. The name may suggest a place of caves or clefts, indicating a rugged terrain. 2. JotbathahAnother campsite for the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings. The name Jotbathah means "pleasantness" or "goodness," suggesting a place of rest and refreshment. 3. The Israelites' JourneyThis verse is part of a larger account detailing the stages of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, highlighting God's guidance and provision. Teaching Points God's Guidance in Our JourneyJust as God led the Israelites through the wilderness, He guides us through the various stages of our lives. We can trust His direction even when the path seems uncertain. Provision in Times of NeedJotbathah, described as a place of streams, reminds us that God provides for our needs. In times of spiritual dryness, He offers refreshment and sustenance. The Importance of RestThe transition from Hor-haggidgad to Jotbathah illustrates the balance between movement and rest. In our spiritual journey, it is crucial to find times of rest and renewal in God's presence. Remembering God's FaithfulnessReflecting on the Israelites' journey encourages us to remember God's past faithfulness in our lives, which strengthens our faith for future challenges. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the journey from Hor-haggidgad to Jotbathah reflect God's provision in your own life? 2. In what ways can you seek God's guidance in the "wilderness" stages of your life? 3. How can the concept of Jotbathah as a place of refreshment inspire you to find rest in God amidst life's busyness? 4. What parallels can you draw between the Israelites' journey and your spiritual journey, particularly in terms of God's faithfulness? 5. How can you apply the lessons from the Israelites' journey to trust in God's provision and guidance in your current circumstances? Connections to Other Scriptures Deuteronomy 10:7This verse also mentions Jotbathah, describing it as a land of streams of water, which emphasizes the provision and sustenance God provided for the Israelites. Exodus 17:1-7This passage recounts another instance of the Israelites' journey where they experienced God's provision of water, drawing a parallel to the refreshment found at Jotbathah. Psalm 23:2The imagery of God leading His people to places of rest and refreshment is echoed in this Psalm, where God is depicted as a shepherd leading to green pastures and still waters. 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, Encamp, Encamped, Haggidgad, Hor, Hor-haggidgad, Hor-haggid'gad, Horhagidgad, Hor-hagidgad, Jotbah, Jotbathah, Jot'bathah, Journey, Journeyed, 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 …
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