Numbers 33:18
Numbers 33:18 in Multiple Translations
They set out from Hazeroth and camped at Rithmah.
And they departed from Hazeroth, and pitched in Rithmah.
And they journeyed from Hazeroth, and encamped in Rithmah.
And they went on from Hazeroth, and put up their tents in Rithmah.
They moved on from Hazeroth and set up camp at Rithmah.
And they departed from Hazeroth, and pitched in Rithmah.
and they journey from Hazeroth, and encamp in Rithmah.
They traveled from Hazeroth, and encamped in Rithmah.
And they departed from Hazeroth, and encamped in Rithmah.
And from Haseroth they came to Rethma.
Then they/we left Hazeroth and went to Rithmah and set up their/our tents there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 33:18
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Numbers 33:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
מֵ/חֲצֵרֹ֑ת
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
בְּ/רִתְמָֽה
וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מֵ/חֲצֵרֹ֑ת
Chătsêrôwth
H2698
Hazeroth
Prep | N-proper
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
chânâh
H2583
to camp
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְּ/רִתְמָֽה
Rithmâh
H7575
Rithmah
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 33:18
וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
"to set out"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
In the Bible, this word means to set out or start a journey, like the Israelites departing from Egypt, or to remove something, as in pulling up tent pins.
Definition: 1) to pull out, pull up, set out, journey, remove, set forward, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pull out or up 1a2) to set out, depart 1a3) to journey, march 1a4) to set forth (of wind) 1b) (Niphal) to be pulled up, be removed, be plucked up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to set out, lead out, cause to spring up 1c2) to remove, quarry
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, out), (take) journey, march, remove, set aside (forward), [idiom] still, be on his (go their) way. See also: Genesis 11:2; Numbers 33:9; Psalms 78:26.
מֵ/חֲצֵרֹ֑ת
Chătsêrôwth
H2698
"Hazeroth"
Prep | N-proper
Hazeroth means settlement, an Israelite camp in the wilderness. It appears in the Bible as a place where the Israelites stopped during their journey. This location is mentioned in the book of Numbers.
Definition: § Hazeroth = "settlement" an Israelite camp in the wilderness
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Hazeroth. See also: Numbers 11:35; Numbers 33:17; Deuteronomy 1:1.
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
chânâh
H2583
"to camp"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew verb means to set up camp or pitch a tent, like when the Israelites encamped in the wilderness. It can also mean to lay siege against a city.
Definition: 1) to decline, incline, encamp, bend down, lay siege against 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to decline 1a2) to encamp
Usage: Occurs in 135 OT verses. KJV: abide (in tents), camp, dwell, encamp, grow to an end, lie, pitch (tent), rest in tent. See also: Genesis 26:17; Numbers 33:33; Psalms 27:3.
בְּ/רִתְמָֽה
Rithmâh
H7575
"Rithmah"
Prep | N-proper
Rithmah is a place in the desert where the Israelites stopped during their journey, as recorded in the book of Numbers. It is likely located northeast of Hazeroth. The Israelites traveled through Rithmah during their wilderness wanderings.
Definition: § Rithmah = "heath" station of Israel in the wilderness, probably northeast of Hazeroth
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Rithmah. See also: Numbers 33:18; Numbers 33:19.
Study Notes — Numbers 33:18
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Context — Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
16They set out from the Wilderness of Sinai and camped at Kibroth-hattaavah.
17They set out from Kibroth-hattaavah and camped at Hazeroth.
18They set out from Hazeroth and camped at Rithmah.
19They set out from Rithmah and camped at Rimmon-perez. 20They set out from Rimmon-perez and camped at Libnah.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 12:16 | After that, the people set out from Hazeroth and camped in the Wilderness of Paran. |
Numbers 33:18 Summary
The Israelites' journey from Hazeroth to Rithmah, as recorded in Numbers 33:18, shows us how God led and provided for them in the wilderness. Just like the Israelites, we can trust in God's guidance and care, even when we face challenges or uncertainties, because He promises to be with us always (as seen in Matthew 28:20). This verse reminds us that God is our refuge and strength, and we can rest in His presence, just as the Israelites rested at Rithmah. By trusting in God, we can find the strength and courage we need to continue on our own journey, just as the Israelites did on their way to the Promised Land (Joshua 1:9).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Israelites' journey from Hazeroth to Rithmah?
The journey from Hazeroth to Rithmah, as recorded in Numbers 33:18, marks another step in the Israelites' wilderness wanderings, a period of testing and refinement for the nation, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:2-3, where God led them to humble and test them.
Why did the Israelites camp at so many different locations during their wilderness journey?
The numerous campsites, such as the one mentioned in Numbers 33:18 at Rithmah, demonstrate God's guidance and provision for the Israelites, ensuring they had the necessary rest and resources for their journey, much like the promise in Exodus 13:21-22, where God went before them in a pillar of cloud and fire.
How does this verse relate to the broader narrative of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land?
Numbers 33:18 is part of a detailed account in Numbers 33:1-49, which recounts the Israelites' travels from Egypt to the borders of Canaan, highlighting God's faithfulness and the Israelites' obedience, as emphasized in Joshua 1:7-9, where they are encouraged to meditate on God's law and be strong and courageous.
What can we learn from the Israelites' experience of camping at Rithmah?
The Israelites' stop at Rithmah reminds us of the importance of trusting in God's provision and guidance, even in uncertain or challenging circumstances, as expressed in Psalm 23:4, where David trusts in God's presence and guidance through the darkest valley.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the Israelites' journey, how can I apply the lesson of trusting in God's guidance and provision to my own life?
- What are the 'wilderness' experiences in my life where I need to trust in God's presence and care, just as the Israelites did during their wilderness wanderings?
- How does the concept of 'camping' or resting in God's presence, as the Israelites did at Rithmah, relate to my own need for spiritual rest and rejuvenation?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, acknowledge and respond to God's leading in my life, even when the path ahead seems uncertain?
- What promises from God's Word can I hold onto, just as the Israelites held onto the promise of the Promised Land, to give me hope and strength in my own journey?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:18
And they departed from Hazeroth, and pitched at Rithmah. Eight miles from Hazeroth: Rethem, from whence this place seems to have had its name, is generally rendered by "juniper", 1 Kings 19:4 and the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:18
And they removed from the desert of Sinai, and pitched at Kibroth-hatta'avah. Kibroth-hattaavah - the graves of lust .
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 33:18
Ritmah; a place in the wilderness of Paran, near Kadesh-barnea.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 33:18
STAT. XIV. Verse 18. RITHMAH.] This place lay somewhere in the wilderness of Paran, through which the Israelites were now passing. See Numbers 13:1; Numbers 13:3. The name signifies the juniper tree; and the place probably had its name from the great number of those trees growing in that district.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:18
18. Rithmah has not been identified. The name is kindred to the word rendered “juniper,” but more correctly “broom.” “It may therefore signify the valley of the broom-bushes.” — Edersheim.