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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/33.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/33.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />They left Oboth and camped at Iye Abarim, on the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They left Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim on the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And they set out from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim, in the territory of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />They set out from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim on the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they departed from Oboth, and pitched in Ijeabarim, in the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />They departed from Oboth and camped at Ije Abarim, at the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />They journeyed from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim, at the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They journeyed from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim, at the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they journeyed from Oboth, and camped at Iye-abarim, at the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />They journeyed from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim, at the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They moved out from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim, on the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They traveled from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim on the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They departed from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim on the border of Moab. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they journeyed from Oboth, and encamped in Iye-abarim, in the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they journeyed from Oboth, and pitched in Iye-abarim, in the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They moved from Oboth and set up camp at Iye Abarim on the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They traveled from Oboth, then rested in Iye-abarim at the outskirts of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They set out from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim on the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They traveled from Oboth and camped in Iye-abarim, on the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They traveled from Oboth, and camped in Iye Abarim, in the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they departed from Oboth, and encamped in Ije-abarim, in the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They traveled from Oboth, and encamped in Iye Abarim, in the border of Moab. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And they journey from Oboth and encamp in Ije-Abarim, in the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they journey from Oboth, and encamp in Ije-Abarim, in the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will remove from Oboth, and encamp in the heaps of Abarim, in the bound of Moab.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And from Oboth they came to Ijeabarim, which is in the borders of the Moabites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And from Oboth, they went to Iye-abarim, which is at the borders of the Moabites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Setting out from Oboth, they camped at Iye-abarim on the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They set out from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim, in the territory of Moab.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they departed from Aboth, and encamped at Een-Ebraye, in the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they picked up from Abuth and they camped in Ayna D'Ebria in the borders of Moab.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And they journeyed from Oboth, and pitched in Ije-abarim, in the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they departed from Oboth, and encamped in Gai, on the other side <i>Jordan</i> on the borders of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/33-44.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=10419" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/33.htm">The Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">43</span>They set out from Punon and camped at Oboth. <span class="reftext">44</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5265.htm" title="5265: way·yis·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To pull out or up, set out, journey. A primitive root; properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. Start on a journey.">They set out</a> <a href="/hebrew/88.htm" title="88: mê·’ō·ḇōṯ (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- Water-skins, a place in Edom. Plural of 'owb; water-skins; Oboth, a place in the Desert.">from Oboth</a> <a href="/hebrew/2583.htm" title="2583: way·ya·ḥă·nū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline; by implication, to decline; specifically, to pitch a tent; gen. To encamp.">and camped</a> <a href="/hebrew/5863.htm" title="5863: bə·‘î·yê (Prep) -- A place on the E. border of Moab, also a city in S. Judah. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5863.htm" title="5863: hā·‘ă·ḇā·rîm (Prep:: N-proper-fs) -- A place on the E. border of Moab, also a city in S. Judah. ">at Iye-abarim</a> <a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: biḡ·ḇūl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed.">on the border</a> <a href="/hebrew/4124.htm" title="4124: mō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Lot, also his desc. and the territory where they settled. ">of Moab.</a> </span><span class="reftext">45</span>They set out from Iyim and camped at Dibon-gad.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/17-1.htm">Exodus 17:1</a></span><br />Then the whole congregation of Israel left the Desert of Sin, moving from place to place as the LORD commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-6.htm">Deuteronomy 10:6-7</a></span><br />The Israelites traveled from Beeroth Bene-jaakan to Moserah, where Aaron died and was buried, and Eleazar his son succeeded him as priest. / From there they traveled to Gudgodah, and from Gudgodah to Jotbathah, a land with streams of water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-19.htm">Joshua 21:19-20</a></span><br />In all, thirteen cities, together with their pasturelands, were given to the priests, the descendants of Aaron. / The remaining Kohathite clans of the Levites were allotted these cities: From the tribe of Ephraim<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/20-1.htm">Judges 20:1</a></span><br />Then all the Israelites from Dan to Beersheba and from the land of Gilead came out, and the congregation assembled as one man before the LORD at Mizpah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/7-5.htm">1 Samuel 7:5-6</a></span><br />Then Samuel said, “Gather all Israel to Mizpah, and I will pray to the LORD on your behalf.” / When they had gathered at Mizpah, they drew water and poured it out before the LORD. On that day they fasted, and there they confessed, “We have sinned against the LORD.” And Samuel judged the Israelites at Mizpah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-25.htm">1 Kings 12:25</a></span><br />Then Jeroboam built Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim and lived there. And from there he went out and built Penuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-6.htm">2 Kings 17:6</a></span><br />In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and carried away the Israelites to Assyria, where he settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-1.htm">2 Chronicles 30:1</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-19.htm">Nehemiah 9:19-21</a></span><br />You in Your great compassion did not forsake them in the wilderness. By day the pillar of cloud never turned away from guiding them on their path; and by the night the pillar of fire illuminated the way they should go. / You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold Your manna from their mouths, and You gave them water for their thirst. / For forty years You sustained them in the wilderness, so that they lacked nothing. Their clothes did not wear out and their feet did not swell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-52.htm">Psalm 78:52-55</a></span><br />He led out His people like sheep and guided them like a flock in the wilderness. / He led them safely, so they did not fear, but the sea engulfed their enemies. / He brought them to His holy land, to the mountain His right hand had acquired. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-11.htm">Isaiah 63:11-14</a></span><br />Then His people remembered the days of old, the days of Moses. Where is He who brought them through the sea with the shepherds of His flock? Where is the One who set His Holy Spirit among them, / who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-2.htm">Jeremiah 31:2</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “The people who survived the sword found favor in the wilderness when Israel went to find rest.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/20-10.htm">Ezekiel 20:10-12</a></span><br />So I brought them out of the land of Egypt and led them into the wilderness. / And I gave them My statutes and made known to them My ordinances—for the man who does these things will live by them. / I also gave them My Sabbaths as a sign between us, so that they would know that I am the LORD who sanctifies them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/12-9.htm">Hosea 12:9</a></span><br />But I am the LORD your God ever since the land of Egypt. I will again make you dwell in tents, as in the days of the appointed feast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/5-25.htm">Amos 5:25</a></span><br />Did you bring Me sacrifices and offerings forty years in the wilderness, O house of Israel?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they departed from Oboth, and pitched in Ijeabarim, in the border of Moab.</p><p class="hdg">Ije-abarim.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/21-11.htm">Numbers 21:11</a></b></br> And they journeyed from Oboth, and pitched at Ijeabarim, in the wilderness which <i>is</i> before Moab, toward the sunrising.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/27-12.htm">Abarim</a> <a href="/numbers/33-37.htm">Border</a> <a href="/numbers/33-43.htm">Camped</a> <a href="/numbers/33-43.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/numbers/33-37.htm">Edge</a> <a href="/numbers/33-43.htm">Encamp</a> <a href="/numbers/33-43.htm">Encamped</a> <a href="/numbers/21-11.htm">Ijeabarim</a> <a href="/numbers/21-11.htm">Ije-Abarim</a> <a href="/numbers/21-11.htm">Iye-Abarim</a> <a href="/numbers/33-43.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/numbers/33-43.htm">Journeyed</a> <a href="/numbers/31-12.htm">Moab</a> <a href="/numbers/33-43.htm">Oboth</a> <a href="/numbers/33-43.htm">Pitched</a> <a href="/numbers/33-43.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/numbers/33-43.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/numbers/21-23.htm">Territory</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/33-47.htm">Abarim</a> <a href="/numbers/34-3.htm">Border</a> <a href="/numbers/33-45.htm">Camped</a> <a href="/numbers/33-45.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/numbers/34-6.htm">Edge</a> <a href="/numbers/33-45.htm">Encamp</a> <a href="/numbers/33-45.htm">Encamped</a> <a href="/numbers/21-11.htm">Ijeabarim</a> <a href="/numbers/21-11.htm">Ije-Abarim</a> <a href="/numbers/21-11.htm">Iye-Abarim</a> <a href="/numbers/33-45.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/numbers/33-45.htm">Journeyed</a> <a href="/numbers/33-48.htm">Moab</a> <a href="/numbers/21-10.htm">Oboth</a> <a href="/numbers/33-45.htm">Pitched</a> <a href="/numbers/33-45.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/numbers/33-45.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-5.htm">Territory</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 33</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/33-1.htm">The forty-two journeys of the Israelites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/33-50.htm">The Canaanites are to be destroyed</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/33.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/33.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>They set out from Oboth</b><br>The Israelites' journey from Oboth marks another stage in their wilderness wanderings. Oboth is mentioned as a station in the wilderness, and its exact location is uncertain, though it is believed to be in the region east of the Dead Sea. This movement signifies the continued fulfillment of God's promise to lead His people to the Promised Land. The journey from Oboth reflects the transient nature of the Israelites' travels, emphasizing their reliance on God's guidance and provision.<p><b>and camped at Iye-abarim</b><br>Iye-abarim, meaning "ruins of Abarim," is located on the eastern side of the Jordan River. The name suggests a place of desolation or ruins, which may indicate a historical or archaeological significance. This location is part of the Abarim mountain range, which holds importance in Israel's journey as it is near where Moses would later view the Promised Land before his death. The encampment at Iye-abarim represents a step closer to the fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<p><b>on the border of Moab</b><br>The mention of Moab situates the Israelites geographically and culturally. Moab was a neighboring nation descended from Lot, Abraham's nephew. The relationship between Israel and Moab was complex, involving both conflict and kinship. This border location highlights the Israelites' proximity to the Promised Land and foreshadows future interactions with the Moabites, including the story of Balaam and the eventual conquest of Canaan. The border of Moab also serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over nations and His ability to fulfill His promises despite external challenges.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/o/oboth.htm">Oboth</a></b><br>A location where the Israelites camped during their wilderness journey. It represents a stage in their long journey to the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/iye-abarim.htm">Iye-abarim</a></b><br>This is the next encampment after Oboth, located on the border of Moab. The name can be translated as "Ruins of Abarim," indicating a place of transition and preparation for entering the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/moab.htm">Moab</a></b><br>A region east of the Dead Sea, often associated with the descendants of Lot. It serves as a geographical and spiritual boundary for the Israelites as they approach the land God promised them.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/journey_of_faith.htm">Journey of Faith</a></b><br>The Israelites' journey from Oboth to Iye-abarim symbolizes the stages of faith and obedience in a believer's life. Each encampment represents a step closer to God's promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/boundaries_and_transitions.htm">Boundaries and Transitions</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites camped on the border of Moab, believers often find themselves at spiritual boundaries, preparing for new phases in their walk with God. These moments require trust and readiness to move forward.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_guidance.htm">God's Guidance</a></b><br>The detailed record of the Israelites' journey underscores God's guidance and faithfulness. Believers can trust that God is leading them, even when the path seems uncertain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_context_and_spiritual_lessons.htm">Historical Context and Spiritual Lessons</a></b><br>Understanding the historical context of Moab and its relationship with Israel can deepen our appreciation for God's redemptive plan and His sovereignty over nations and history.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 33</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_numbers_33_5-49_sites_unclear.htm">Why are many locations in Numbers 33:5-49 unidentified or disputed, casting doubt on the authenticity of this desert route?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_numbers_33_50-56_endorse_war.htm">Numbers 33:50-56: Why does the text insist on divinely sanctioned warfare for taking the land when later prophets and passages emphasize peace, suggesting an inconsistency in divine commands?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_evidence_of_kemosh's_captivity.htm">Jeremiah 48:7 references Moab's deity Kemosh going into captivity; is there any historical or biblical corroboration of this event?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_moses_write_about_his_death.htm">If Moses himself wrote Deuteronomy, how could he narrate his own death and burial (Deut. 34:5-6)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 44.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Oboth... Ije-abarim.</span> See on Numbers 21:11. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/33-44.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">They set out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּסְע֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yis·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5265.htm">Strong's 5265: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Oboth</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאֹבֹ֑ת</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’ō·ḇōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_88.htm">Strong's 88: </a> </span><span class="str2">Oboth -- 'water-skins', a place in Edom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and camped</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיַּחֲנ֛וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·ḥă·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2583.htm">Strong's 2583: </a> </span><span class="str2">To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at Iye-abarim</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעֲבָרִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ă·ḇā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5863.htm">Strong's 5863: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iye-abarim -- a place on the eastern border of Moab, also a city in southern Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on the border</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּגְב֥וּל</span> <span class="translit">(biḡ·ḇūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1366.htm">Strong's 1366: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Moab.</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹאָֽב׃</span> <span class="translit">(mō·w·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4124.htm">Strong's 4124: </a> </span><span class="str2">Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/33-44.htm">Numbers 33:44 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/33-44.htm">Numbers 33:44 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/33-44.htm">Numbers 33:44 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/33-44.htm">Numbers 33:44 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/33-44.htm">Numbers 33:44 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/33-44.htm">Numbers 33:44 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/33-44.htm">Numbers 33:44 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/33-44.htm">Numbers 33:44 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/33-44.htm">Numbers 33:44 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/33-44.htm">Numbers 33:44 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/33-44.htm">OT Law: Numbers 33:44 They traveled from Oboth and encamped (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/33-43.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 33:43"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 33:43" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/33-45.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 33:45"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 33:45" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>