Numbers 33:49
Numbers 33:49 in Multiple Translations
And there on the plains of Moab they camped by the Jordan, from Beth-jeshimoth to Abel-shittim.
And they pitched by Jordan, from Beth-jesimoth even unto Abel-shittim in the plains of Moab.
And they encamped by the Jordan, from Beth-jeshimoth even unto Abel-shittim in the plains of Moab.
Planting their tents by the side of Jordan from Beth-jeshimoth as far as Abel-shittim in the lowlands of Moab.
There on the plains of Moab they set up camp beside the Jordan, from Beth-jeshimoth to Abel-shittim.
And they pitched by Iorden, from Bethieshimoth vnto Abel-shittim in the playne of Moab.
And they encamp by the Jordan from Beth-Jeshimoth, unto Abel-Shittim, in the plains of Moab.
They encamped by the Jordan, from Beth Jeshimoth even to Abel Shittim in the plains of Moab.
And they encamped by Jordan, from Beth-jeshimoth even to Abel-shittim in the plains of Moab.
And there they camped from Bethsi moth even to Ablesatim in the plains of the Moabites,
They/We set up our tents there; their/our tents stretched for several miles/km. from Beth-Jeshimoth to Acacia.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 33:49
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Numbers 33:49 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּחֲנ֤וּ
עַל
הַ/יַּרְדֵּן֙
מִ/בֵּ֣ית
הַיְשִׁמֹ֔ת
עַ֖ד
אָבֵ֣ל
הַשִּׁטִּ֑ים
בְּ/עַֽרְבֹ֖ת
מוֹאָֽב
וַ/יַּחֲנ֤וּ
chânâh
H2583
to camp
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הַ/יַּרְדֵּן֙
Yardên
H3383
Jordan
Art | N-proper
מִ/בֵּ֣ית
Bêyth ha-Yshîy-môwth
H1020
Beth-jeshimoth
Prep | N-proper
הַיְשִׁמֹ֔ת
Bêyth ha-Yshîy-môwth
H1020
Beth-jeshimoth
N-proper
עַ֖ד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
אָבֵ֣ל
ʼÂbêl hash-Shiṭṭîym
H63
Abel-shittim
N-proper
הַשִּׁטִּ֑ים
ʼÂbêl hash-Shiṭṭîym
H63
Abel-shittim
N-proper
בְּ/עַֽרְבֹ֖ת
ʻărâbâh
H6160
plain
Prep | N-fp
מוֹאָֽב
Môwʼâb
H4124
Moab
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 33:49
וַ/יַּחֲנ֤וּ
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.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הַ/יַּרְדֵּן֙
Yardên
H3383
"Jordan"
Art | N-proper
The Jordan River, which runs from Lebanon to the Dead Sea, is a key location in the Bible, including in the stories of Jesus and the Israelites.
Definition: Jordan = "descender" the river of Palestine running from the roots of Anti-Lebanon to the Dead Sea a distance of approx 200 miles (320 km) Also named: Iordanēs (Ἰορδάνης "Jordan" G2446)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Jordan. See also: Genesis 13:10; Joshua 12:1; Psalms 42:7.
מִ/בֵּ֣ית
Bêyth ha-Yshîy-môwth
H1020
"Beth-jeshimoth"
Prep | N-proper
Beth-jeshimoth, or house of desolation, is a town east of the Jordan River. It was given to the tribe of Reuben and is located in the region of Moab.
Definition: § Beth-jesimoth = "house of the desolation" a place in Moab given to the tribe of Reuben
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Beth-jeshimoth. See also: Numbers 33:49; Joshua 13:20; Ezekiel 25:9.
הַיְשִׁמֹ֔ת
Bêyth ha-Yshîy-môwth
H1020
"Beth-jeshimoth"
N-proper
Beth-jeshimoth, or house of desolation, is a town east of the Jordan River. It was given to the tribe of Reuben and is located in the region of Moab.
Definition: § Beth-jesimoth = "house of the desolation" a place in Moab given to the tribe of Reuben
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Beth-jeshimoth. See also: Numbers 33:49; Joshua 13:20; Ezekiel 25:9.
עַ֖ד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
אָבֵ֣ל
ʼÂbêl hash-Shiṭṭîym
H63
"Abel-shittim"
N-proper
A place in the Bible called Abel-shittim, which means 'meadow of acacias', located in the lowlands of Moab.
Definition: Abel Shittim = "meadow of acacias" place in lowlands of Moab Another name of shit.tim (שִׁטִּים "Shittim" H7851G)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Abelshittim. See also: Numbers 33:49.
הַשִּׁטִּ֑ים
ʼÂbêl hash-Shiṭṭîym
H63
"Abel-shittim"
N-proper
A place in the Bible called Abel-shittim, which means 'meadow of acacias', located in the lowlands of Moab.
Definition: Abel Shittim = "meadow of acacias" place in lowlands of Moab Another name of shit.tim (שִׁטִּים "Shittim" H7851G)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Abelshittim. See also: Numbers 33:49.
בְּ/עַֽרְבֹ֖ת
ʻărâbâh
H6160
"plain"
Prep | N-fp
The Arabah is a desert plain near the Jordan River, stretching to the Red Sea, and is often translated as wilderness or desert in the Bible. It is mentioned in books like Numbers and Deuteronomy.
Definition: § desert plain, steppe, desert, wilderness
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: Arabah, champaign, desert, evening, heaven, plain, wilderness. See also H1026 (בֵּית הָעֲרָבָה). See also: Numbers 22:1; 1 Samuel 23:24; Psalms 68:5.
מוֹאָֽב
Môwʼâb
H4124
"Moab"
N-proper
Moab refers to the land and descendants of the son of Lot, who was born out of an incestuous relationship. The land of Moab is mentioned in the book of Numbers and the book of Ruth.
Definition: Combined with a.ra.vah (עֲרָבָה " Plains" H6160I) § Moab = "of his father" the land inhabited by the descendants of the son of Lot
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: Moab. See also: Genesis 19:37; 2 Kings 3:21; Psalms 60:10.
Study Notes — Numbers 33:49
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- Numbers 33:49 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:49
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:49
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 33:49
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 33:49
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 33:49
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:49
- Sermons on Numbers 33:49
Context — Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
47They set out from Almon-diblathaim and camped in the mountains of Abarim facing Nebo.
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.
50On the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho, the LORD said to Moses, 51“Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 2:1 | Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim, saying, “Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. |
| 2 | Joshua 13:20 | Beth-peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth— |
| 3 | Numbers 25:1–9 | While Israel was staying in Shittim, the men began to indulge in sexual immorality with the daughters of Moab, who also invited them to the sacrifices for their gods. And the people ate and bowed down to these gods. So Israel joined in worshiping Baal of Peor, and the anger of the LORD burned against them. Then the LORD said to Moses, “Take all the leaders of the people and execute them in broad daylight before the LORD, so that His fierce anger may turn away from Israel.” So Moses told the judges of Israel, “Each of you must kill all of his men who have joined in worshiping Baal of Peor.” Just then an Israelite man brought to his family a Midianite woman in the sight of Moses and the whole congregation of Israel while they were weeping at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. On seeing this, Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, got up from the assembly, took a spear in his hand, followed the Israelite into his tent, and drove the spear through both of them—through the Israelite and on through the belly of the woman. So the plague against the Israelites was halted, but those who died in the plague numbered 24,000. |
| 4 | Exodus 25:5 | ram skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood; |
| 5 | Exodus 25:23 | You are also to make a table of acacia wood two cubits long, a cubit wide, and a cubit and a half high. |
| 6 | Exodus 25:10 | And they are to construct an ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 25:9 | therefore I will indeed expose the flank of Moab beginning with its frontier cities—Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and Kiriathaim—the glory of the land. |
Numbers 33:49 Summary
In Numbers 33:49, the Israelites are camped by the Jordan River, preparing to enter the Promised Land. This is a significant moment in their journey, as they are about to cross over into the land that God had promised to them (as seen in Genesis 12:7 and Exodus 3:8). Just as the Israelites had to trust God's plan and provision, we can trust that God is guiding and providing for us, even when we don't understand the details (as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11). As we reflect on this verse, we can remember God's faithfulness and provision in our own lives, and trust that He will guide us into the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the location of Beth-jeshimoth and Abel-shittim in Numbers 33:49?
The location of Beth-jeshimoth and Abel-shittim is significant because it marks the final encampment of the Israelites before they crossed the Jordan River into the Promised Land, as seen in Deuteronomy 34:1-6 and Joshua 3:1, which describes their journey into Canaan.
Why did the Israelites camp by the Jordan River?
The Israelites camped by the Jordan River because it was the final stop before entering the Promised Land, and God was preparing them for the conquest of Canaan, as mentioned in Numbers 33:50-51 and Deuteronomy 1:6-8.
What can we learn from the Israelites' journey and encampments?
We can learn about God's faithfulness and provision in the midst of uncertainty, as seen in Exodus 16:4 and Psalm 23:4, which reminds us that God guides and provides for His people even in the wilderness.
How does this verse relate to the larger story of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of God's redemption of His people, which is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, as seen in Matthew 1:1-17 and Romans 11:25-32, which highlights God's plan to redeem His people and bring them into the Promised Land.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has been faithful to me in my own journey, even in the midst of uncertainty?
- How can I trust God's plan for my life, even when I don't understand the details?
- What are some ways that I can prepare myself for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, just as the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land?
- How can I remember God's faithfulness and provision in my life, and share that with others?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:49
And they pitched by Jordan from Bethjesimoth, [even] unto Abelshittim, in the plains of Moab.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:49
And they removed from Dibongad, and encamped in Almon-diblatha'im. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 33:49
Abel-shittim; called Shittim, , and here Abel-shittim, for the grievous mourning which there was both for the heinous crimes committed, and horrible judgments there inflicted.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 33:49
(49) Beth-jesimoth even unto Abel-shittim . . . —See Numbers 22:1, and Note, and Numbers 25:1, where Abel-shittim is mentioned as Shittim.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 33:49
STAT. XLII. Verse 49. From BETH-JESIMOTH even unto ABEL-SHITTIM] The former of these places fell to the Reubenites, Joshua 13:15-20. The Israelites were now come to the edge of Jordan, over against Jericho, where they afterwards passed. For farther 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. See Clarke on Exodus 40:38.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:49
49. Beth-jesimoth — House of wastes. It was at the south end of the Jordan valley, the southern limit of the camp which stretched northward to Abel-shittim, or Shittim, or “acacia-groves,” which
Sermons on Numbers 33:49
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The Power of Faith - Alone With God by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher expresses a desire for manifestations of God that cannot be logically explained, particularly in prison cells in Russia and other countries. He critici |
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Studies in Joshua 02 - Entering the Land by Alden Gannett | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of going back to the book of God to be reminded of what He has done. He highlights the faith and trust in God that the priests |
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Mind Over Materialism by Peter Masters | This sermon delves into the story of Rahab in the Old Testament, highlighting her transition from a polytheistic, materialistic society to a believer in the one true God. It emphas |
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Whosoever Will (Joshua Part 3) by Richard Sipley | Richard Sipley emphasizes the story of Rahab in Joshua 2, illustrating how even those deemed sinful can find salvation through faith in God. He discusses the importance of recogniz |
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A Harlot Found Salvation by John Sung | John Sung preaches about the salvation of Rahab, a harlot who recognized her need for salvation amidst the impending destruction of Jericho. He emphasizes that while the world is d |
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The Rewards of Hospitality by Clement of Rome | Clement of Rome highlights the story of Rahab the harlot, emphasizing her faith, hospitality, and role in the salvation of the spies sent by Joshua to Jericho. Rahab's courageous a |
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Phinehas - Priest of Obedience by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a passage from the book of Numbers in the Bible. They raise questions about the conduct of Moses and the Israelites when they engaged in imm |