Numbers 33:26
Numbers 33:26 in Multiple Translations
They set out from Makheloth and camped at Tahath.
And they removed from Makheloth, and encamped at Tahath.
And they journeyed from Makheloth, and encamped in Tahath.
And they went on from Makheloth, and put up their tents in Tahath.
They moved on from Makheloth and set up camp at Tahath.
And they remoued from Makheloth, and lay in Tahath.
and they journey from Makheloth, and encamp in Tahath.
They traveled from Makheloth, and encamped in Tahath.
And they removed from Makheloth, and encamped at Tahath.
And departing from Maceloth, they came to Thahath.
Then they/we left Makheloth and went to Tahath and set up their/our tents there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 33:26
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Numbers 33:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
מִ/מַּקְהֵלֹ֑ת
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
בְּ/תָֽחַת
וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מִ/מַּקְהֵלֹ֑ת
Maqhêlôth
H4722
Makheloth
Prep | N-proper
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
chânâh
H2583
to camp
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְּ/תָֽחַת
Tachath
H8480
Tahath
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 33:26
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/מַּקְהֵלֹ֑ת
Maqhêlôth
H4722
"Makheloth"
Prep | N-proper
Makheloth means a meeting place in the desert where the Israelites gathered. It is a spot where people came together. This term is used to describe a specific location in the wilderness.
Definition: § Makheloth = "place of assembly" a station of the Israelites in the wilderness
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Makheloth. See also: Numbers 33:25; Numbers 33:26.
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/תָֽחַת
Tachath
H8480
"Tahath"
Prep | N-proper
Tachath refers to a place in the Desert and three Israelites, including a Kohathite Levite and a descendant of Ephraim. It means station and appears in 1 Chronicles 7:20b. Tachath was a common name in biblical times.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.7.20b; son of: Eleadah (H0497); father of: Zabad (H2066H) § Tahath = "station" 1) a Kohathite Levite, son of Assir and father of Uriel 2) a Kohathite Levite, son of Assir and father of Zephaniah 2a) maybethe same as 1 3) son of Bered, great grandson of Ephraim, and father of Eladah 4) son of Eladah, grandson of 3, and father Zabad 5) a station of Israel in the wilderness
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Tahath. See also: Numbers 33:26; 1 Chronicles 6:9; 1 Chronicles 7:20.
Study Notes — Numbers 33:26
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Context — Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
24They set out from Mount Shepher and camped at Haradah.
25They set out from Haradah and camped at Makheloth.
26They set out from Makheloth and camped at Tahath.
27They set out from Tahath and camped at Terah. 28They set out from Terah and camped at Mithkah.Numbers 33:26 Summary
This verse tells us that the Israelites moved from Makheloth to Tahath, which was part of their journey to the Promised Land. It reminds us that God is always guiding us, even when we don't understand where we're going, as seen in Psalm 32:8-11. Just like the Israelites, we can trust God to lead us through the ups and downs of life, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28. By following God's leading, we can experience His faithfulness and provision, just as the Israelites did in the wilderness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Israelites' journey from Makheloth to Tahath?
The journey from Makheloth to Tahath is part of the Israelites' wilderness wanderings, as recorded in the Book of Numbers, and serves as a reminder of God's guidance and provision, as seen in Numbers 33:1-2 and Deuteronomy 8:2-4.
Why are the specific locations of the Israelites' camps important?
The locations of the Israelites' camps, such as Makheloth and Tahath, are important because they demonstrate God's faithfulness in leading His people through the wilderness, as promised in Exodus 13:21-22 and reiterated in Nehemiah 9:12-13.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of the Book of Numbers?
This verse is part of the narrative of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, which is a central theme of the Book of Numbers, as seen in Numbers 33:1-49 and supported by Leviticus 23:1-44.
What can we learn from the Israelites' obedience to God's leading in this verse?
We can learn the importance of trusting and obeying God's leading in our lives, just as the Israelites did, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and illustrated in the life of Abraham in Genesis 12:1-4 and Genesis 22:1-14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can trust God's guidance in my life, just as the Israelites did in their journey from Makheloth to Tahath?
- How can I apply the lesson of God's faithfulness in the wilderness to my own life, especially in times of uncertainty or hardship?
- What are some specific ways I can demonstrate obedience to God's leading, as the Israelites did in this verse?
- How can I balance the need for planning and preparation with the need to trust God's sovereignty, as seen in the Israelites' journey?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:26
[See comments on Numbers 33:19].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:26
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 33:26
STAT. XXII. Verse 26. TAHATH.] Unknown.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:26
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