Numbers 33:13
New International Version
They left Dophkah and camped at Alush.

New Living Translation
They left Dophkah and camped at Alush.

English Standard Version
And they set out from Dophkah and camped at Alush.

Berean Standard Bible
They set out from Dophkah and camped at Alush.

King James Bible
And they departed from Dophkah, and encamped in Alush.

New King James Version
They departed from Dophkah and camped at Alush.

New American Standard Bible
They journeyed from Dophkah and camped at Alush.

NASB 1995
They journeyed from Dophkah and camped at Alush.

NASB 1977
And they journeyed from Dophkah, and camped at Alush.

Legacy Standard Bible
They journeyed from Dophkah and camped at Alush.

Amplified Bible
They moved out from Dophkah and camped at Alush.

Christian Standard Bible
They traveled from Dophkah and camped at Alush.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They departed from Dophkah and camped at Alush.

American Standard Version
And they journeyed from Dophkah, and encamped in Alush.

English Revised Version
And they journeyed from Dophkah, and pitched in Alush.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They moved from Dophkah and set up camp at Alush.

Good News Translation
and after that at Alush.

International Standard Version
They traveled from Dophkah, then rested in Alush.

NET Bible
And they traveled from Dophkah, and camped in Alush.

New Heart English Bible
They traveled from Dophkah, and camped in Alush.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they departed from Dophkah, and encamped in Alush.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
They set out from Dophkah and camped at Alush.

World English Bible
They traveled from Dophkah, and encamped in Alush.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they journey from Dophkah and encamp in Alush.

Young's Literal Translation
And they journey from Dophkah, and encamp in Alush;

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will remove from Dophkah, and encamp in Alush.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And departing from Daphca, they camped in Alus.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And setting out from Dophkah, they made camp at Alush.

New American Bible
Setting out from Dophkah, they camped at Alush.

New Revised Standard Version
They set out from Dophkah and camped at Alush.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they departed from Raphka and encamped in Alush.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they picked up from RaphqaRebecca and they camped in Alush.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they journeyed from Dophkah, and pitched in Alush.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they departed from Raphaca, and encamped in Aelus.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
12They set out from the Desert of Sin and camped at Dophkah. 13They set out from Dophkah and camped at Alush. 14They set out from Alush and camped at Rephidim, where there was no water for the people to drink.…

Cross References
Exodus 17:1
Then the whole congregation of Israel left the Desert of Sin, moving from place to place as the LORD commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink.

Deuteronomy 1:2
It is an eleven-day journey from Horeb to Kadesh-barnea by way of Mount Seir.

Exodus 15:22
Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea, and they went out into the Desert of Shur. For three days they walked in the desert without finding water.

Deuteronomy 8:2
Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments.

Exodus 16:1
On the fifteenth day of the second month after they had left the land of Egypt, the whole congregation of Israel set out from Elim and came to the Desert of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai.

Deuteronomy 2:7
Indeed, the LORD your God has blessed you in all the work of your hands. He has watched over your journey through this vast wilderness. The LORD your God has been with you these forty years, and you have lacked nothing.

Exodus 19:1-2
In the third month, on the same day of the month that the Israelites had left the land of Egypt, they came to the Wilderness of Sinai. / After they had set out from Rephidim, they entered the Wilderness of Sinai, and Israel camped there in front of the mountain.

Deuteronomy 29:5
For forty years I led you in the wilderness, yet your clothes and sandals did not wear out.

Exodus 40:36-38
Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. / If the cloud was not lifted, they would not set out until the day it was taken up. / For the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel through all their journeys.

Joshua 5:6
For the Israelites had wandered in the wilderness forty years, until all the nation’s men of war who had come out of Egypt had died, since they did not obey the LORD. So the LORD vowed never to let them see the land He had sworn to their fathers to give us, a land flowing with milk and honey.

Nehemiah 9:19-21
You in Your great compassion did not forsake them in the wilderness. By day the pillar of cloud never turned away from guiding them on their path; and by the night the pillar of fire illuminated the way they should go. / You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold Your manna from their mouths, and You gave them water for their thirst. / For forty years You sustained them in the wilderness, so that they lacked nothing. Their clothes did not wear out and their feet did not swell.

Psalm 78:14-15
He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night. / He split the rocks in the wilderness and gave them drink as abundant as the seas.

Psalm 105:39-41
He spread a cloud as a covering and a fire to light up the night. / They asked, and He brought quail and satisfied them with the bread of heaven. / He opened a rock, and water gushed out; it flowed like a river in the desert.

Isaiah 63:11-14
Then His people remembered the days of old, the days of Moses. Where is He who brought them through the sea with the shepherds of His flock? Where is the One who set His Holy Spirit among them, / who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble? ...

1 Corinthians 10:1-4
I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. / They all ate the same spiritual food ...


Treasury of Scripture

And they departed from Dophkah, and encamped in Alush.

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They set out from Dophkah
Dophkah is one of the stations mentioned during the Israelites' wilderness journey after their exodus from Egypt. The exact location of Dophkah is uncertain, but it is believed to be in the Sinai Peninsula. This movement signifies the Israelites' continued reliance on God's guidance through the wilderness. The journey from Dophkah is part of a larger narrative of testing and faith, as the Israelites learn to trust in God's provision and timing. This phase of the journey reflects the transient nature of life and the importance of obedience to divine direction.

and camped at Alush.
Alush is another station in the wilderness journey, and like Dophkah, its precise location is not definitively known. The transition from Dophkah to Alush represents a step in the Israelites' progression towards the Promised Land. This movement can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual growth and perseverance. The camping at Alush may also symbolize a period of rest and preparation for the challenges ahead. In the broader biblical narrative, these journeys foreshadow the Christian journey of faith, where believers are called to trust in God's provision and guidance through life's uncertainties.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Dophkah
A location in the wilderness where the Israelites camped during their exodus from Egypt. The exact location is not known, but it is part of the journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.

2. Alush
Another campsite in the wilderness journey of the Israelites. Like Dophkah, its precise location is uncertain, but it represents a stage in the Israelites' journey of faith and reliance on God.

3. The Israelites
The people of God who were delivered from slavery in Egypt and were on their way to the Promised Land. Their journey is marked by stages of travel and encampment, reflecting their dependence on God's guidance.

4. The Exodus
The significant event of the Israelites' departure from Egypt, symbolizing God's deliverance and faithfulness. This journey is a foundational account for understanding God's covenant relationship with His people.

5. Moses
The leader chosen by God to guide the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness. His leadership is crucial in navigating the challenges and stages of the journey.
Teaching Points
Dependence on God
The journey from Dophkah to Alush reminds us of the importance of relying on God's guidance in every stage of life. Just as the Israelites depended on God for direction and provision, we too must trust Him in our daily walk.

Spiritual Journey
Our Christian life can be seen as a journey with various stages and challenges. Each "camp" or phase in life is an opportunity to grow in faith and obedience.

God's Faithfulness
Despite uncertainties and unknowns, God remains faithful. The Israelites' journey is a testament to God's unwavering commitment to His promises.

Learning from the Past
Reflecting on the Israelites' journey helps us learn from their experiences, both their successes and failures, to better navigate our spiritual journey.

Community and Leadership
The role of Moses and the collective journey of the Israelites highlight the importance of godly leadership and community support in our faith journey.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Numbers 33:13?

2. How does Numbers 33:13 illustrate God's guidance during the Israelites' journey?

3. What can we learn about obedience from the Israelites' travels in Numbers 33?

4. How does Numbers 33:13 connect with God's promises in Exodus 3:8?

5. What modern-day applications can be drawn from the Israelites' encampments in Numbers 33?

6. How can we trust God's direction in our lives, as seen in Numbers 33:13?

7. What is the significance of Numbers 33:13 in the Israelites' journey?

8. How does Numbers 33:13 reflect God's guidance and provision?

9. What archaeological evidence supports the locations mentioned in Numbers 33:13?

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. Where is the historical record or physical proof of Anak's descendants mentioned in Numbers 13:22 and 13:33?

13. What happened to the Midianite virgins in the Bible?

14. What role did quail play in the biblical narrative?
What Does Numbers 33:13 Mean
They set out

• The phrase underlines movement initiated at the LORD’s command (Numbers 9:17-23).

• Israel did not wander aimlessly; each departure followed the pillar of cloud and fire (Exodus 13:21-22), showing responsive obedience.

• God’s pattern—go when He says go—remains for believers today (Hebrews 11:8; Psalm 32:8).


From Dophkah

• Dophkah was a real wilderness station, one stage closer to Sinai. Scripture’s itinerary (Numbers 33:5-15) verifies the journey’s historicity.

• Leaving Dophkah pictures God’s desire that His people grow, leaving yesterday’s lessons to embrace new ones (Deuteronomy 1:6-7).

• Each recorded station, including this one, testifies to divine faithfulness over every mile (Psalm 105:42-45).


And camped

• Camping was as divinely directed as marching (Numbers 10:12-13).

• The camp formed around the tabernacle—worship and God’s presence at the center (Numbers 2:1-2).

• In every pause the Lord provided protection and rest (Psalm 91:1-2), modeling a rhythm of work and renewal for His people today (Mark 6:31).


At Alush

• Alush, though its modern location is uncertain, was an actual place on Israel’s route; the accuracy of the list confirms Scripture’s trustworthiness (Joshua 21:45).

• Notable events are not recorded here, reminding us that “ordinary” days are equally overseen by God (Psalm 139:3).

• The distance from Dophkah to Alush may have been short, yet it marked continued reliance on daily guidance and provision—anticipating the manna that soon followed (Exodus 16:1-4).


summary

Numbers 33:13 captures a single step in Israel’s Exodus march—leaving Dophkah, halting at Alush—yet it showcases an enduring truth: God directs every movement and every resting place. The verse calls believers to the same obedient flexibility, trusting that the Lord who leads also sustains, whether the stage is memorable or seemingly routine.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They set out
וַיִּסְע֖וּ (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 Dophkah
מִדָּפְקָ֑ה (mid·dā·p̄ə·qāh)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1850: Dophkah -- a place in the desert

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 Alush.
בְּאָלֽוּשׁ׃ (bə·’ā·lūš)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 442: Alush -- a place in the wilderness


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