Numbers 33:40

Verse

Now the Canaanite king of Arad, who lived in the Negev in the land of Canaan, heard that the Israelites were coming.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the Canaanite, the king of Arad, who dwelt in the South in the land of Canaan, heard of the coming of the children of Israel.

Bible in Basic English

And news of the coming of the children of Israel came to the king of Arad, the Canaanite, who was living in the South in the land of Canaan.

Free Bible Version

(The Canaanite king of Arad, who lived in the Negev in the country of Canaan, found out that the Israelites were on their way.)

King James (Authorized) Version

And king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt in the south in the land of Canaan, heard of the coming of the children of Israel.

One Unity Resource Bible

The Canaanite [Descendant of Humbled], the king of Arad, who lived in the South in the land of Canaan [Humbled], sh'ma ·heard obeyed· of the coming of the children of Israel [God prevails].

Translation for Translators

(That was when the king of Arad city heard that the/we Israelis were coming. Arad was in the southern part of Canaan, where the Canaan people-group lived.)

Unlocked Literal Bible

The Canaanite, the king of Arad, who lived in the southern wilderness in the land of Canaan, heard of the coming of the people of Israel.

Noah Webster Bible

And king Arad the Canaanite who dwelt in the south in the land of Canaan, heard of the coming of the children of Israel.

World English Bible

The Canaanite king of Arad, who lived in the South in the land of Canaan, heard of the coming of the children of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation

And the Canaanite — king Arad — who is dwelling in the south, in the land of Canaan, heareth of the coming of the sons of Israel.

Context

Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites

³⁹Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor.⁴⁰Now the Canaanite king of Arad, who lived in the Negev in the land of Canaan, heard that the Israelites were coming.⁴¹And the Israelites set out from Mount Hor and camped at Zalmonah.

Summary

Numbers 33:40 recounts the Israelites' journey from Egypt towards the Promised Land, specifically mentioning their encampment at Oboth. This verse serves as a historical record of the Israelites' travels and the various places they stopped at during their wilderness journey. It highlights the faithfulness of God in leading His people through the wilderness despite their disobedience and complaints. The mention of Oboth reminds readers of the challenges and lessons the Israelites faced during their time in the wilderness, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God's guidance and provision.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them,.... What was to be said, being what concerned the whole body of the people: when ye are passed over Jordan into the land of Canaan; near to which they now were, and Moses was about to leave them; and therefore it was the more necessary to give them some instructions and directions what they should do, when they were come into it.