Numbers 33:49

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And there on the plains of Moab they camped by the Jordan, from Beth-jeshimoth to Abel-shittim.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they encamped by the Jordan, from Beth-jeshimoth even unto Abel-shittim in the plains of Moab.

Bible in Basic English

Planting their tents by the side of Jordan from Beth-jeshimoth as far as Abel-shittim in the lowlands of Moab.

Free Bible Version

There on the plains of Moab they set up camp beside the Jordan, from Beth-jeshimoth to Abel-shittim.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they pitched by Jordan, from Beth-jesimoth even unto Abel-shittim in the plains of Moab.

One Unity Resource Bible

They encamped by the Jordan [Descender], from Beth Jeshimoth even to Abel [Vanity, Mourning] Shittim in the plains of Moab [From father]. (RY:5, LY:3)

Translation for Translators

They/We set up our tents there; their/our tents stretched for several miles/km. from Beth-Jeshimoth to Acacia.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They camped by the Jordan, from Beth Jeshimoth to Abel Shittim in the plains of Moab.

Noah Webster Bible

And they encamped by Jordan, from Beth-jeshimoth even to Abel-shittim in the plains of Moab.

World English Bible

They encamped by the Jordan, from Beth Jeshimoth even to Abel Shittim in the plains of Moab.

Young's Literal Translation

And they encamp by the Jordan from Beth-Jeshimoth, unto Abel-Shittim, in the plains of Moab.

Context

Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites

⁴⁸They set out from the mountains of Abarim and camped on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. ⁴⁹And there on the plains of Moab they camped by the Jordan, from Beth-jeshimoth to Abel-shittim.

Summary

Numbers 33:49 recounts the Israelites' arrival at the plains of Moab by the Jordan River across from Jericho. This location marked the final stop before they entered the Promised Land. The journey through the wilderness, as detailed in the preceding verses, symbolizes the trials and testing that the Israelites endured before reaching the place of God's promise. The proximity to Jericho foreshadows the upcoming conquest of Canaan under Joshua's leadership, illustrating God's faithfulness in fulfilling His covenant despite the challenges faced along the way.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

From Beth-jesimoth even unto Abel-shittim - The former of these places fell to the Reubenites, Jos 13:15-20. The Israelites were now come to the edge of Jordan, over against Jericho, where they afterwards passed. For further information on the subject of these different encampments, the reader is requested to refer to the extracts from Dr. Shaw at the end of the book of Exodus.