Numbers 21:12
New International Version
From there they moved on and camped in the Zered Valley.

New Living Translation
From there they traveled to the valley of Zered Brook and set up camp.

English Standard Version
From there they set out and camped in the Valley of Zered.

Berean Standard Bible
From there they set out and camped in the Valley of Zered.

King James Bible
From thence they removed, and pitched in the valley of Zared.

New King James Version
From there they moved and camped in the Valley of Zered.

New American Standard Bible
From there they set out and camped in Wadi Zered.

NASB 1995
From there they set out and camped in Wadi Zered.

NASB 1977
From there they set out and camped in Wadi Zered.

Legacy Standard Bible
From there they set out and camped in Wadi Zered.

Amplified Bible
From there they set out and camped in the Wadi Zered.

Christian Standard Bible
From there they went and camped at Zered Valley.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
From there they went and camped at Zered Valley.

American Standard Version
From thence they journeyed, and encamped in the valley of Zered.

Contemporary English Version
and then in the Zered Gorge.

English Revised Version
From thence they journeyed, and pitched in the valley of Zered.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
From there they moved and set up camp at the Zered River.

Good News Translation
Then they camped in Zered Valley.

International Standard Version
From there, they traveled and encamped in the valley of Zered.

Majority Standard Bible
From there they set out and camped in the Valley of Zered.

NET Bible
From there they moved on and camped in the valley of Zered.

New Heart English Bible
From there they traveled, and camped in the Valley of Zered.

Webster's Bible Translation
From thence they removed, and pitched in the valley of Zared.

World English Bible
From there they traveled, and encamped in the valley of Zered.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
From there they have journeyed and encamp in the Valley of Zared.

Young's Literal Translation
From thence they have journeyed, and encamp in the valley of Zared.

Smith's Literal Translation
From thence they removed, and they will encamp in the valley of Zared.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And removing from thence, they came to the torrent Zared:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And moving from there, they arrived at the Torrent of Zared.

New American Bible
Moving on from there, they encamped in the Wadi Zered.

New Revised Standard Version
From there they set out, and camped in the Wadi Zered.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
From thence they journeyed, and encamped in the valley of Zared.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And from there they picked up and camped in the valley of Zarad.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
From thence they journeyed, and pitched in the valley of Zered.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thence they departed, and encamped in the valley of Zared.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Journey to Moab
11They journeyed from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim in the wilderness opposite Moab to the east. 12From there they set out and camped in the Valley of Zered. 13From there they moved on and camped on the other side of the Arnon, in the wilderness that extends into the Amorite territory. Now the Arnon is the border between the Moabites and the Amorites.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 2:9
Then the LORD said to me, “Do not harass the Moabites or provoke them to war, for I will not give you any of their land, because I have given Ar to the descendants of Lot as their possession.”

Deuteronomy 2:18-19
“Today you are going to cross the border of Moab at Ar. / But when you get close to the Ammonites, do not harass them or provoke them, for I will not give you any of the land of the Ammonites. I have given it to the descendants of Lot as their possession.”

Judges 11:18
Then Israel traveled through the wilderness and bypassed the lands of Edom and Moab. They came to the east side of the land of Moab and camped on the other side of the Arnon. But they did not enter the territory of Moab, since the Arnon was its border.

Isaiah 15:1
This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night!

Isaiah 16:2
Like fluttering birds pushed out of the nest, so are the daughters of Moab at the fords of the Arnon:

Jeremiah 48:1
Concerning Moab, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo, for it will be devastated. Kiriathaim will be captured and disgraced; the fortress will be shattered and dismantled.

Jeremiah 48:34
There is a cry from Heshbon to Elealeh; they raise their voices to Jahaz, from Zoar to Horonaim and Eglath-shelishiyah; for even the waters of Nimrim have dried up.

Amos 2:1
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Moab, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he burned to lime the bones of Edom’s king.

Psalm 60:8
Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”

Psalm 108:9
Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”

Matthew 1:5
Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,

Luke 3:32
the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon,

Acts 7:45-46
And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David, / who found favor in the sight of God and asked to provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob.

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

1 Corinthians 10:11
Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.


Treasury of Scripture

From there they removed, and pitched in the valley of Zared.

the valley of Zared.

Deuteronomy 2:13,14
Now rise up, said I, and get you over the brook Zered. And we went over the brook Zered…

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Numbers 21
1. Israel destroys the Canaanites at Hormah
4. The people murmuring are plagued with fiery serpents
7. They repenting are healed by a bronze serpent
10. Various journeys of the Israelites
21. Sihon is overcome
33. And Og














From there
This phrase indicates a continuation of the Israelites' journey. The Hebrew root for "from there" is "מִשָּׁם" (misham), which signifies movement or transition. This reflects the nomadic lifestyle of the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings. It is a reminder of the transient nature of life and the importance of trusting in God's guidance as He leads His people from one stage to another.

they set out
The Hebrew word used here is "נָסַע" (nasa), meaning to pull up or set out, often used in the context of breaking camp. This action signifies obedience and readiness to follow God's direction. It is a call to believers to be prepared to move when God commands, leaving behind comfort zones and trusting in His plan.

and camped
The Hebrew root "חָנָה" (chanah) means to pitch a tent or encamp. This reflects a temporary dwelling, emphasizing the Israelites' reliance on God for provision and protection. It serves as a metaphor for the Christian life, where believers are sojourners on earth, finding rest and security in God's presence.

in the Valley
The term "valley" in Hebrew is "נַחַל" (nachal), which can also mean a wadi or a dry riverbed. Valleys in Scripture often symbolize times of testing or low points, yet they are also places of growth and renewal. This duality encourages believers to see challenges as opportunities for spiritual development and to trust in God's provision during difficult times.

of Zered
Zered, or "זֶרֶד" (Zered), is a location east of the Dead Sea, marking a significant point in the Israelites' journey. Historically, crossing the Zered represented a transition from the wilderness wanderings to the approach of the Promised Land. It symbolizes a milestone of faith and perseverance, encouraging believers to press on toward the promises of God, knowing that each step is part of His divine plan.

Verse 12. - Pitched in the valley of Zared. Rather, "in the brook of Zered." בְנַחַל זֶרֶד Perhaps the upper part of the Wady Kerek, which flows westwards into the Salt Sea (see on Deuteronomy 2:13).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
From there
מִשָּׁ֖ם (miš·šām)
Preposition-m | Adverb
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

they set
נָסָ֑עוּ (nā·sā·‘ū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5265: To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey

out and camped
וַֽיַּחֲנ֖וּ (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

at Zered
זָֽרֶד׃ (zā·reḏ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2218: Zered -- a wadi East of the Dead Sea

Valley.
בְּנַ֥חַל (bə·na·ḥal)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5158: A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft


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