Numbers 33:23
Numbers 33:23 in Multiple Translations
They set out from Kehelathah and camped at Mount Shepher.
And they went from Kehelathah, and pitched in mount Shapher.
And they journeyed from Kehelathah, and encamped in mount Shepher.
And they went on from Kehelathah, and put up their tents in Mount Shepher.
They moved on from Kehelathah and set up camp at Mount Shepher.
And they went from Kehelathah, and pitched in mount Shapher.
And they journey from Kehelathah, and encamp in mount Shapher;
They traveled from Kehelathah, and encamped in Mount Shepher.
And they went from Kehelathah, and encamped in mount Shapher.
And they removed from thence and camped in the mountain Sepher.
Then they/we left Kehelathah and went to Shepher Mountain and set up their/our tents there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 33:23
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Numbers 33:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
מִ/קְּהֵלָ֑תָה
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
בְּ/הַר
שָֽׁפֶר
וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מִ/קְּהֵלָ֑תָה
Qᵉhêlâthâh
H6954
Kehelathah
Prep | N-proper
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
chânâh
H2583
to camp
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְּ/הַר
har
H2022
mountain
Prep | N-ms
שָֽׁפֶר
Shepher
H8234
Shepher
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 33:23
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.
מִ/קְּהֵלָ֑תָה
Qᵉhêlâthâh
H6954
"Kehelathah"
Prep | N-proper
A place in the desert where the Israelites camped during their journey, mentioned in Numbers 33:22-23.
Definition: § Kehelathah = "assembly" a station of the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Kehelathah. See also: Numbers 33:22; Numbers 33:23.
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/הַר
har
H2022
"mountain"
Prep | N-ms
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
שָֽׁפֶר
Shepher
H8234
"Shepher"
N-proper
Shepher is a place in the desert where the Israelites camped during their wilderness journey, as recorded in Numbers. It means beauty in Hebrew.
Definition: § Shapher = "beauty" a station of Israel in the wilderness
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Shapper. See also: Numbers 33:23; Numbers 33:24.
Study Notes — Numbers 33:23
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Context — Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
21They set out from Libnah and camped at Rissah.
22They set out from Rissah and camped at Kehelathah.
23They set out from Kehelathah and camped at Mount Shepher.
24They set out from Mount Shepher and camped at Haradah. 25They set out from Haradah and camped at Makheloth.Numbers 33:23 Summary
This verse tells us that the Israelites set out from Kehelathah and camped at Mount Shepher, which was one of their many stopping points on their journey to the Promised Land. Just like the Israelites, we are all on a journey, and sometimes we have to stop and rest along the way, as seen in Numbers 33:1-2. We can trust that God is guiding us and providing for us, just as He did for the Israelites, as promised in Matthew 6:25-34 and Philippians 4:19. By looking back on our journey, we can see God's faithfulness and provision, and be encouraged to continue trusting in Him, as encouraged in Psalms 77:11-12.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Israelites camping at Mount Shepher?
The Bible does not provide specific details about Mount Shepher, but it is likely a stopping point on the Israelites' journey, similar to other locations mentioned in Numbers 33:21-25, as they traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land, as outlined in the book of Exodus and Numbers.
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of the Israelites' journey?
This verse is part of a larger list of stopping points on the Israelites' journey, as recorded in Numbers 33, which serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and provision, as seen in verses like Numbers 33:1-2 and Deuteronomy 8:2-5.
What can we learn from the Israelites' journey about trusting in God's plan?
The Israelites' journey, including their stop at Mount Shepher, demonstrates the importance of trusting in God's plan, even when the details are not clear, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11.
How does this verse relate to the concept of spiritual pilgrimage?
The Israelites' physical journey can be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual pilgrimage of believers, who are called to trust in God's guidance and provision, as described in Psalms 23:1-4 and Hebrews 11:13-16.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I can trust in God's plan, even when the details are not clear, just like the Israelites did on their journey?
- How can I apply the principle of spiritual pilgrimage to my own life, recognizing that my journey is not just physical, but also spiritual?
- What are some 'Mount Shepher' moments in my life, where I have had to trust in God's provision and guidance, and how can I learn from those experiences?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, look back on my journey and see God's faithfulness and provision, as encouraged in Psalms 107:1-43?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:23
[See comments on Numbers 33:19].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:23
And they removed from the desert of Sinai, and pitched at Kibroth-hatta'avah. Kibroth-hattaavah - the graves of lust .
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 33:23
STAT. XIX. Verse 23. SHAPHER.] Where this mountain lay cannot be determined.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:23
THE OF THE , Numbers 33:1-49.Having reached the Land of Promise, and taken possession of its eastern portion, it is proper that the history of the desert wandering should close with a list of