Numbers 33:6
New International Version
They left Sukkoth and camped at Etham, on the edge of the desert.

New Living Translation
Then they left Succoth and camped at Etham on the edge of the wilderness.

English Standard Version
And they set out from Succoth and camped at Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.

Berean Standard Bible
They set out from Succoth and camped at Etham, on the edge of the wilderness.

King James Bible
And they departed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.

New King James Version
They departed from Succoth and camped at Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.

New American Standard Bible
They journeyed from Succoth and camped in Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.

NASB 1995
They journeyed from Succoth and camped in Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.

NASB 1977
And they journeyed from Succoth, and camped in Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.

Legacy Standard Bible
They journeyed from Succoth and camped in Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.

Amplified Bible
They moved out from Succoth and camped in Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.

Christian Standard Bible
They traveled from Succoth and camped at Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They departed from Succoth and camped at Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.

American Standard Version
And they journeyed from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.

Contemporary English Version
and from there, they moved their camp to Etham on the edge of the desert.

English Revised Version
And they journeyed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They moved from Succoth and set up camp at Etham, on the edge of the desert.

Good News Translation
Their next camp was at Etham on the edge of the desert.

International Standard Version
They traveled from Succoth, then rested in Etham, which is at the outskirts of the wilderness.

Majority Standard Bible
They set out from Succoth and camped at Etham, on the edge of the wilderness.

NET Bible
They traveled from Succoth, and camped in Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.

New Heart English Bible
They traveled from Succoth, and camped in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they departed from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.

World English Bible
They traveled from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they journey from Succoth and encamp in Etham, which [is] in the extremity of the wilderness.

Young's Literal Translation
And they journey from Succoth, and encamp in Etham, which is in the extremity of the wilderness;

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will remove from Succoth, and encamp in Etham, which is in the extremity of the desert.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And from Soccoth they came into Etham, which is in the uttermost borders of the wilderness.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And from Soccoth they went to Etham, which is at the furthest limits of the wilderness.

New American Bible
Setting out from Succoth, they camped at Etham near the edge of the wilderness.

New Revised Standard Version
They set out from Succoth, and camped at Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they departed from Succoth and encamped in Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they picked up from Saquth and they camped in Atham that is in the ends of the wilderness.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they journeyed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and they departed from Socchoth and encamped in Buthan, which is a part of the wilderness.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
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. 7They set out from Etham and turned back to Pi-hahiroth, opposite Baal-zephon, and they camped near Migdol.…

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 14:1-2
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “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 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 1:1-2
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. / It is an eleven-day journey from Horeb to Kadesh-barnea by way of Mount Seir.

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.

Joshua 24:6
When I brought your fathers out of Egypt and you reached the Red Sea, the Egyptians pursued them with chariots and horsemen as far as the Red Sea.

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 78:52-53
He led out His people like sheep and guided them like a flock in the wilderness. / He led them safely, so they did not fear, but the sea engulfed their enemies.

Psalm 105:37-38
He brought Israel out with silver and gold, and none among His tribes stumbled. / Egypt was glad when they departed, for the dread of Israel had fallen on them.

Isaiah 63:11-12
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,

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.


Treasury of Scripture

And they departed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.

departed.

Exodus 13:20
And they took their journey from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, in the edge of the wilderness.

Succoth.

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Numbers 33
1. The forty-two journeys of the Israelites
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They set out from Succoth
Succoth was the first encampment of the Israelites after their departure from Rameses in Egypt. This location is significant as it marks the beginning of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land, symbolizing the initial step of faith and obedience to God's command to leave Egypt. Succoth, meaning "booths" or "temporary shelters," reflects the transient nature of their journey and reliance on God's provision. This departure fulfills God's promise to deliver His people from bondage, as seen in Exodus 12:37. The journey from Succoth also prefigures the Christian journey of faith, leaving behind the bondage of sin.

and camped at Etham
Etham is described as being on the edge of the wilderness, indicating a transition from the settled land of Egypt to the desolate wilderness. This location represents a boundary between the known and the unknown, a place of preparation for the challenges ahead. Etham's exact location is uncertain, but it is believed to be near the eastern border of Egypt. The Israelites' encampment here signifies a pause to gather strength and faith before entering the wilderness, a theme echoed in the Christian life as believers prepare for spiritual battles. The stop at Etham also highlights God's guidance, as He led them with a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night (Exodus 13:20-22).

on the edge of the wilderness
The wilderness represents a place of testing, purification, and reliance on God. It is a recurring theme in Scripture, where God's people are often led into the wilderness to be refined and to learn dependence on Him. This setting foreshadows the 40 years the Israelites would spend wandering due to their disobedience and lack of faith (Numbers 14:33-34). The wilderness journey is also a type of Christ's own time in the wilderness, where He was tempted by Satan but remained obedient to God (Matthew 4:1-11). For believers, the wilderness symbolizes the trials and growth experienced in the Christian walk, emphasizing trust in God's provision and guidance.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Israelites
The people of God who were delivered from slavery in Egypt and are journeying to the Promised Land.

2. Succoth
The first encampment of the Israelites after leaving Rameses in Egypt. It represents the beginning of their journey of faith and reliance on God.

3. Etham
The second encampment, located on the edge of the wilderness. It signifies a transition point where the Israelites are about to enter a more challenging phase of their journey.

4. Wilderness
A place of testing and reliance on God, often symbolizing spiritual growth and dependence on divine provision.
Teaching Points
The Journey of Faith
Just as the Israelites began their journey from Succoth, our walk with God begins with a step of faith. We must trust in His guidance as we move forward.

Transition Points
Etham represents a transition in the Israelites' journey. In our lives, we often face transitions that require us to rely on God's direction and provision.

Facing the Wilderness
The wilderness is a place of testing and growth. We should embrace these times as opportunities to deepen our faith and dependence on God.

God's Faithfulness
Throughout the journey, God remained faithful to His promises. We can trust that He will guide us through our own wilderness experiences.Verse 6. - Etham. See on Exodus 13:20.

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 Succoth
מִסֻּכֹּ֑ת (mis·suk·kōṯ)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5523: Succoth -- a city East of the Jordan, also a place in Egypt

and camped
וַיַּחֲנ֣וּ (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 Etham,
בְאֵתָ֔ם (ḇə·’ê·ṯām)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 864: Etham -- a place in Egypt

on the edge
בִּקְצֵ֥ה (biq·ṣêh)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7097: End, extremity

of the wilderness.
הַמִּדְבָּֽר׃ (ham·miḏ·bār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech


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