Numbers 33:28
New International Version
They left Terah and camped at Mithkah.

New Living Translation
They left Terah and camped at Mithcah.

English Standard Version
And they set out from Terah and camped at Mithkah.

Berean Standard Bible
They set out from Terah and camped at Mithkah.

King James Bible
And they removed from Tarah, and pitched in Mithcah.

New King James Version
They moved from Terah and camped at Mithkah.

New American Standard Bible
They journeyed from Terah and camped at Mithkah.

NASB 1995
They journeyed from Terah and camped at Mithkah.

NASB 1977
And they journeyed from Terah, and camped at Mithkah.

Legacy Standard Bible
They journeyed from Terah and camped at Mithkah.

Amplified Bible
They moved out from Terah and camped at Mithkah.

Christian Standard Bible
They traveled from Terah and camped at Mithkah.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They departed from Terah and camped at Mithkah.

American Standard Version
And they journeyed from Terah, and encamped in Mithkah.

English Revised Version
And they journeyed from Terah, and pitched in Mithkah.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They moved from Terah and set up camp at Mithcah.

International Standard Version
They traveled from Terah, then rested in Mithkah.

Majority Standard Bible
They set out from Terah and camped at Mithkah.

NET Bible
They traveled from Terah and camped in Mithcah.

New Heart English Bible
They traveled from Terah, and camped in Mithkah.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they removed from Tarah, and encamped in Mithcah.

World English Bible
They traveled from Terah, and encamped in Mithkah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they journey from Tarah and encamp in Mithcah.

Young's Literal Translation
and they journey from Tarah, and encamp in Mithcah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will remove from Tarah, and encamp in Mithcah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they departed from thence, and pitched their tents in Methca.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Departing from there, they pitched their tents at Mithkah.

New American Bible
Setting out from Terah, they camped at Mithkah.

New Revised Standard Version
They set out from Terah and camped at Mithkah.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they departed from Tarah, and encamped at Mithcah.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they picked up from Tarakh and they camped in Methqa.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they journeyed from Terah, and pitched in Mithkah.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they departed from Tarath, and encamped in Mathecca.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
27They set out from Tahath and camped at Terah. 28They set out from Terah and camped at Mithkah. 29They set out from Mithkah and camped at Hashmonah.…

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.

Joshua 12:1-6
Now these are the kings of the land whom the Israelites struck down and whose lands they took beyond the Jordan to the east, from the Arnon Valley to Mount Hermon, including all the Arabah eastward: / Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon. He ruled from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along the middle of the valley, up to the Jabbok River (the border of the Ammonites), that is, half of Gilead, / as well as the Arabah east of the Sea of Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea), eastward through Beth-jeshimoth, and southward below the slopes of Pisgah. ...

Judges 11:16-18
But when Israel came up out of Egypt, they traveled through the wilderness to the Red Sea and came to Kadesh. / Then Israel sent messengers to the king of Edom, saying, ‘Please let us pass through your land,’ but the king of Edom would not listen. They also sent messengers to the king of Moab, but he would not consent. So Israel stayed in Kadesh. / 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.

Psalm 78:15-16
He split the rocks in the wilderness and gave them drink as abundant as the seas. / He brought streams from the stone and made water flow down like rivers.

Isaiah 48:21
They did not thirst when He led them through the deserts; He made water flow for them from the rock; He split the rock, and water gushed out.

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 ...

Hebrews 3:16-19
For who were the ones who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt? / And with whom was God angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness? / And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? ...

Deuteronomy 2:1-3
Then we turned back and headed for the wilderness by way of the Red Sea, as the LORD had instructed me, and for many days we wandered around Mount Seir. / At this time the LORD said to me, / “You have been wandering around this hill country long enough; turn to the north

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 105:41
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? ...

Acts 7:36
He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness.

1 Kings 19:8
So he got up and ate and drank. And strengthened by that food, he walked forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God.

Deuteronomy 8:2-4
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. / He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD. / Your clothing did not wear out and your feet did not swell during these forty years.


Treasury of Scripture

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They set out from Terah
The Israelites' journey from Terah is part of the larger narrative of their wilderness wanderings, which lasted 40 years. Terah is one of the many encampments listed in Numbers 33, a chapter that details the stages of Israel's journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. The name "Terah" may not have significant historical or archaeological evidence, but it serves as a marker in the Israelites' journey. This movement signifies obedience to God's command to move towards the land He promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The journey from place to place reflects the transient nature of life and the need for reliance on God's guidance.

and camped at Mithkah
Mithkah, like Terah, is one of the many stops in the wilderness. The name "Mithkah" means "sweetness" or "sweet water," suggesting that this location may have been a place where the Israelites found water, a crucial resource in the desert. This stop is part of the broader narrative of God's provision for His people during their journey. The mention of camping indicates a temporary stay, highlighting the nomadic lifestyle of the Israelites during this period. This movement from one encampment to another can be seen as a metaphor for the Christian journey of faith, where believers are called to trust in God's provision and guidance. The journey from Terah to Mithkah, like other stages, underscores the theme of God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Terah
A location in the wilderness journey of the Israelites. The name "Terah" is not associated with any significant event in the biblical account, but it marks a stage in the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.

2. Mithkah
Another campsite during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. The name "Mithkah" means "sweetness" in Hebrew, which may symbolize a place of rest or refreshment for the Israelites.

3. The Israelites
The people of God, led by Moses, who are journeying from Egypt to the Promised Land. This verse is part of a larger recounting of their travels.

4. The Wilderness Journey
The broader context of this verse is the Israelites' 40-year journey through the wilderness, a time of testing, learning, and reliance on God.

5. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, who is responsible for recording their journey and guiding them according to God's instructions.
Teaching Points
The Journey of Faith
Just as the Israelites moved from place to place, our spiritual journey involves various stages. Each stage, whether challenging or refreshing, is part of God's plan for our growth and reliance on Him.

God's Faithfulness
The detailed record of the Israelites' journey reminds us of God's faithfulness in guiding and providing for His people, even when the path seems uncertain.

Symbolism of Names
The name "Mithkah" (sweetness) can remind us that God provides moments of refreshment and encouragement in our spiritual journey, even amidst trials.

Learning from the Past
Reflecting on the Israelites' journey encourages us to learn from their experiences, avoiding their mistakes and embracing their moments of faith.

Trust in God's Timing
The Israelites' journey was long and arduous, yet it was perfectly timed by God. We are called to trust in His timing and purposes for our lives.

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 Terah
מִתָּ֑רַח (mit·tā·raḥ)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8646: Terah -- Abraham's father, also 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 Mithkah.
בְּמִתְקָֽה׃ (bə·miṯ·qāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4989: Mithkah -- a place in the desert


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