Numbers 33:5
New International Version
The Israelites left Rameses and camped at Sukkoth.

New Living Translation
After leaving Rameses, the Israelites set up camp at Succoth.

English Standard Version
So the people of Israel set out from Rameses and camped at Succoth.

Berean Standard Bible
The Israelites set out from Rameses and camped at Succoth.

King James Bible
And the children of Israel removed from Rameses, and pitched in Succoth.

New King James Version
Then the children of Israel moved from Rameses and camped at Succoth.

New American Standard Bible
Then the sons of Israel journeyed from Rameses and camped in Succoth.

NASB 1995
Then the sons of Israel journeyed from Rameses and camped in Succoth.

NASB 1977
Then the sons of Israel journeyed from Rameses, and camped in Succoth.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the sons of Israel journeyed from Rameses and camped in Succoth.

Amplified Bible
Then the Israelites moved out from Rameses [where they had all joined together], and camped in Succoth.

Christian Standard Bible
The Israelites traveled from Rameses and camped at Succoth.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Israelites departed from Rameses and camped at Succoth.

American Standard Version
And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses, and encamped in Succoth.

Contemporary English Version
After the Israelites left Rameses, they camped at Succoth,

English Revised Version
And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses, and pitched in Succoth.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The Israelites moved from Rameses and set up camp at Succoth.

Good News Translation
The people of Israel left Rameses and set up camp at Sukkoth.

International Standard Version
Then the Israelis traveled from Rameses and rested in Succoth.

Majority Standard Bible
The Israelites set out from Rameses and camped at Succoth.

NET Bible
The Israelites traveled from Rameses and camped in Succoth.

New Heart English Bible
The children of Israel traveled from Rameses, and camped in Succoth.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the children of Israel removed from Rameses, and encamped in Succoth.

World English Bible
The children of Israel traveled from Rameses, and encamped in Succoth.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the sons of Israel journey from Rameses and encamp in Succoth.

Young's Literal Translation
and the sons of Israel journey from Rameses, and encamp in Succoth.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Israel will remove from Rameses, and they will encamp in Succoth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they camped in Soccoth.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they made camp at Soccoth.

New American Bible
Setting out from Rameses, the Israelites camped at Succoth.

New Revised Standard Version
So the Israelites set out from Rameses, and camped at Succoth.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the children of Israel departed from Rameses and encamped in Succoth.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the children of Israel picked up from Raamsis and camped in Saquth.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses, and pitched in Succoth.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the children of Israel departed from Ramesses, and encamped in Socchoth:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
4who were burying all their firstborn, whom the LORD had struck down among them; for the LORD had executed judgment against their gods. 5The Israelites set out from Rameses and camped at Succoth. 6They set out from Succoth and camped at Etham, on the edge of the wilderness.…

Cross References
Exodus 12:37
The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Succoth with about 600,000 men on foot, besides women and children.

Exodus 13:20
They set out from Succoth and camped at Etham on the edge of the wilderness.

Exodus 14:2
“Tell the Israelites to turn back and encamp before Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea. You are to encamp by the sea, directly opposite Baal-zephon.

Exodus 14:19-20
And the angel of God, who had gone before the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them, / so that it came between the camps of Egypt and Israel. The cloud was there in the darkness, but it lit up the night. So all night long neither camp went near the other.

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.

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.

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.

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 1:1
These are the words that Moses spoke to all Israel in the wilderness east of the Jordan—in the Arabah opposite Suph—between Paran and Tophel, Laban, Hazeroth, and Dizahab.

Deuteronomy 2:1
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.

Joshua 5:10
On the evening of the fourteenth day of the month, while the Israelites were camped at Gilgal on the plains of Jericho, they kept the Passover.

Nehemiah 9:12
You led them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night, to light for them the way in which they should travel.

Psalm 78:14
He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night.

Psalm 105:39
He spread a cloud as a covering and a fire to light up the night.

Isaiah 63:12-13
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?


Treasury of Scripture

And the children of Israel removed from Rameses, and pitched in Succoth.

removed

Exodus 12:37
And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot that were men, beside children.

Rameses.

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The Israelites set out from Rameses
Rameses was a city in the land of Goshen, where the Israelites had settled during the time of Joseph (Genesis 47:11). It was a significant location as it represented the starting point of the Exodus, marking the beginning of Israel's journey from slavery to freedom. Rameses is often associated with the city of Pi-Ramesses, a royal city built by Pharaoh Ramesses II, which aligns with the biblical account of the Israelites being forced to build store cities for Pharaoh (Exodus 1:11). This departure signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to deliver His people from bondage (Exodus 3:7-10).

and camped at Succoth
Succoth was the first stop on the Israelites' journey after leaving Rameses. The name "Succoth" means "booths" or "temporary shelters," indicating a place of temporary dwelling. This location is significant as it represents the initial stage of the Israelites' transition from a settled life in Egypt to a nomadic existence in the wilderness. The journey to Succoth is a physical manifestation of their spiritual journey towards reliance on God. Succoth is also mentioned in the context of the Feast of Tabernacles (Leviticus 23:42-43), which commemorates the Israelites' wilderness wanderings and God's provision during that time. This connection highlights the theme of God's faithfulness and provision throughout the journey.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Israelites
The descendants of Jacob, also known as the children of Israel, who were enslaved in Egypt and are now on their journey to the Promised Land.

2. Rameses
A city in Egypt from which the Israelites began their exodus. It was a place of bondage and oppression for the Israelites.

3. Succoth
The first encampment of the Israelites after leaving Rameses. It represents the initial step of faith and obedience in their journey towards freedom and the fulfillment of God's promises.

4. The Exodus
The event of the Israelites leaving Egypt, which is a pivotal moment in biblical history symbolizing deliverance and redemption.
Teaching Points
The Journey of Faith Begins with Obedience
Just as the Israelites had to leave Rameses, we must be willing to step out in faith and obedience to God's call, leaving behind our own "Egypts" of sin and bondage.

Trust in God's Timing and Plan
The departure from Rameses was part of God's divine plan and timing. We must trust that God’s plans for us are perfect, even when we do not fully understand them.

The Importance of Community in the Journey
The Israelites traveled together as a community. In our spiritual journey, we need the support and fellowship of other believers.

Remembering God's Faithfulness
The journey from Rameses to Succoth is a reminder of God's faithfulness in delivering His people. We should regularly reflect on and remember how God has been faithful in our own lives.

Preparation for the Promised Land
Succoth was just the beginning of the journey to the Promised Land. We must prepare our hearts and lives for the ultimate destination God has for us.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The Israelites
בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

set out
וַיִּסְע֥וּ (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 Rameses
מֵרַעְמְסֵ֑ס (mê·ra‘·mə·sês)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7486: Rameses -- a city in Egypt

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 Succoth.
בְּסֻכֹּֽת׃ (bə·suk·kōṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5523: Succoth -- a city East of the Jordan, also a place in Egypt


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