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The concept of encampment is frequently mentioned in the Bible, particularly in the context of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. Encampments served as places of rest, organization, and divine encounter.<br><br><b>Old Testament Context</b><br><br>The most notable series of encampments in the Bible is found in the narrative of the Exodus. After the Israelites were delivered from slavery in Egypt, they embarked on a journey through the wilderness, during which they established numerous encampments. These encampments were divinely guided, as the Israelites followed the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night (<a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21-22</a>).<br><br>One of the key encampments was at Mount Sinai, where the Israelites received the Ten Commandments. <a href="/exodus/19-2.htm">Exodus 19:2</a> states, "After they had set out from Rephidim, they entered the Wilderness of Sinai, and Israel camped there in front of the mountain." This encampment was significant as it was the site of the covenant between God and Israel.<br><br>The Book of Numbers provides detailed accounts of the Israelites' encampments during their wilderness wanderings. <a href="/bsb/numbers/33.htm">Numbers 33</a> lists the stages of their journey, highlighting the various locations where they camped. Each encampment was a step in their journey towards the Promised Land, and it was during these times that God provided for their needs, such as manna and quail (Exodus 16).<br><br><b>Military Encampments</b><br><br>Encampments also played a crucial role in military contexts. The Israelites, under leaders like Joshua and David, often set up camps before engaging in battle. In <a href="/1_samuel/17.htm">1 Samuel 17:1-3</a>, the Philistines and Israelites set up opposing camps before the famous battle between David and Goliath. The encampment served as a strategic base for organizing troops and planning military actions.<br><br>In the conquest of Canaan, Joshua led the Israelites in a series of military campaigns, during which they established encampments as they advanced into the land. <a href="/joshua/4-19.htm">Joshua 4:19</a> notes, "On the tenth day of the first month, the people went up from the Jordan and camped at Gilgal on the eastern border of Jericho." This encampment at Gilgal became a significant base for the Israelites during their conquest.<br><br><b>Symbolism and Spiritual Lessons</b><br><br>Encampments in the Bible often symbolize the transient nature of life and the journey of faith. The Israelites' encampments in the wilderness serve as a metaphor for the Christian pilgrimage, emphasizing reliance on God's guidance and provision. <a href="/hebrews/11-9.htm">Hebrews 11:9-10</a> reflects on this theme, stating, "By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God."<br><br>The encampments also highlight the importance of community and order. The Israelites camped according to their tribes, with the Tabernacle at the center, symbolizing God's presence among His people (Numbers 2). This arrangement underscores the centrality of worship and obedience to God in the life of the community.<br><br><b>New Testament References</b><br><br>While the New Testament does not focus on physical encampments, the concept of temporary dwelling is echoed in the life of Jesus and His disciples. Jesus often withdrew to solitary places for prayer and rest (<a href="/luke/5-16.htm">Luke 5:16</a>), and His ministry involved traveling from place to place, akin to a spiritual journey.<br><br>In summary, encampments in the Bible serve as significant markers of divine guidance, community organization, and spiritual lessons. They remind believers of the importance of trusting in God's provision and direction throughout the journey of life.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Encampment</span><p>primarily denoted the resting-place of an army or company of travellers at night, (<a href="/genesis/32-21.htm">Genesis 32:21</a>; <a href="/exodus/16-13.htm">Exodus 16:13</a>) and was hence applied to the army or caravan when on its march. (<a href="/genesis/32-7.htm">Genesis 32:7,8</a>; <a href="/exodus/14-19.htm">Exodus 14:19</a>; <a href="/joshua/10-5.htm">Joshua 10:5</a>; <a href="/joshua/11-4.htm">11:4</a>) The description of the camp of the Israelites, on their march from Egypt, Numb 2,3, supplies the greatest amount of information on the subject. The tabernacle, corresponding to the chieftains tent of an ordinary encampment, was placed in the centre, and around and facing it, (<a href="/numbers/2-1.htm">Numbers 2:1</a>) arranged in four grand divisions, corresponding to the four points of the compass, lay the host of Israel, according to their standards. (<a href="/numbers/1-52.htm">Numbers 1:52</a>; <a href="/numbers/2-2.htm">2:2</a>) In the centre, round the tabernacle, and with no standard but the cloudy or fiery pillar which rested over it, were the tents of the priests and Levites. The former, with Moses and Aaron at their head, were encamped on the eastern side. The order of encampment was preserved on the march. (<a href="/numbers/2-17.htm">Numbers 2:17</a>)<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) The act of pitching tents or forming huts, as by an army or traveling company, for temporary lodging or rest.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) The place where an army or a company is encamped; a camp; tents pitched or huts erected for temporary lodgings.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">ENCAMPMENT BY THE RED SEA</span><p>According to the version of the wanderings of Israel given in <a href="/nasb/numbers/33.htm">Numbers 33</a>, they "encamped by the Red Sea" (<a href="/numbers/33-10.htm">Numbers 33:10</a>) after leaving Elim and before entering the Wilderness of Sin.<br><br>See <a href="../w/wanderings.htm">WANDERINGS OF ISRAEL</a>.<p><span class="encheading">ENCAMPMENT</span><p>en-kamp'-ment.<br><br>See <a href="../w/war.htm">WAR</a>.<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4638.htm"><span class="l">4638. skenoma -- a tent</span></a> <br><b>...</b> tabernacle. From skenoo; an <b>encampment</b>, ie (figuratively) the Temple (as God's<br> residence), the body (as a tenement for the soul) -- tabernacle. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4638.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/3925.htm"><span class="l">3925. parembole -- to put in beside or between, interpose</span></a> <br><b>...</b> From a compound of para and emballo; a throwing in beside (juxtaposition), ie<br> (specially), battle-array, <b>encampment</b> or barracks (tower Antonia) -- army, camp <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3925.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/8466.htm"><span class="l">8466. tachanah -- an encamping, <b>encampment</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 8465, 8466. tachanah. 8467 . an encamping, <b>encampment</b>. Transliteration: tachanah<br> Phonetic Spelling: (takh-an-aw') Short Definition: camp. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8466.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4264.htm"><span class="l">4264. machaneh -- an <b>encampment</b>, camp</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4263b, 4264. machaneh. 4265 . an <b>encampment</b>, camp. Transliteration: machaneh<br> Phonetic Spelling: (makh-an-eh') Short Definition: camp. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4264.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2918.htm"><span class="l">2918. tirah -- <b>encampment</b>, battlement</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2917, 2918. tirah. 2919 . <b>encampment</b>, battlement. Transliteration: tirah<br> Phonetic Spelling: (tee-raw') Short Definition: camps. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2918.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2333.htm"><span class="l">2333. chavvah -- a tent village</span></a><br><b>...</b> small town. Properly, the same as Chavvah (life-giving, ie Living-place); by<br> implication, an <b>encampment</b> or village -- (small) town. see HEBREW Chavvah. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2333.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4411.htm"><span class="l">4411. malon -- a lodging place, inn, khan</span></a><br><b>...</b> inn, place where. From luwn; a lodgment, ie Caravanserai or <b>encampment</b> -- inn, place<br> where...lodge, lodging (place). see HEBREW luwn. 4410, 4411. malon. 4412 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4411.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm"><span class="l">5892. iyr -- excitement</span></a><br><b>...</b> par {awr}; or ayar (Judges 10:4) {aw-yar'}; from uwr a city (a place guarded by<br> waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere <b>encampment</b> or post <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5892.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_j/the_encamping_angel.htm"><span class="l">The Encamping Angel</span></a> <br><b>...</b> If this psalm were indeed the work of the fugitive in his rocky hold at Adullam,<br> how appropriate the thought becomes that his little <b>encampment</b> has such a guard <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/the encamping angel.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_k/the_hallowing_of_work_and.htm"><span class="l">The Hallowing of Work and of Rest</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The picture suggested by this text is a very striking and vivid one. We see the<br> bustle of the morning's breaking up of the <b>encampment</b> of Israel. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the hallowing of work and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/mede/a_key_to_the_apocalypse/the_first_part_.htm"><span class="l">The First Part</span></a> <br><b>...</b> theatre to that august session of God and the Church, described in the fourth chapter,<br> and exactly conformable to the type of the ancient <b>encampment</b> of Israel <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/mede/a key to the apocalypse/the first part .htm</font><p><a href="/library/bacon/a_history_of_american_christianity/chapter_xiv_the_second_awakening.htm"><span class="l">The Second Awakening.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> came together and continued a number of days and nights encamped on the ground,<br> during which time worship was carried on in some part of the <b>encampment</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bacon/a history of american christianity/chapter xiv the second awakening.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/homilies_on_gal_eph_phi_col_thess_tim_titus_and_philemon/homily_xxiii_ephesians_vi_14.htm"><span class="l">Ephesians vi. 14</span></a> <br><b>...</b> So have we too our <b>encampment</b> (Revelation 20:9.), and we dwell in the desert even<br> now; for a desert indeed without virtue, is the earth even now, even more <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../homily xxiii ephesians vi 14.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_f/faithlessness_and_defeat.htm"><span class="l">Faithlessness and Defeat</span></a> <br><b>...</b> If they had kept the conditions, these four thousand corpses would not have<br> been lying stiff and stark outside the rude <b>encampment</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/faithlessness and defeat.htm</font><p><a href="/library/abbott/cyrus_the_great/chapter_x_the_story_of.htm"><span class="l">The Story of Panthea.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Things continued in this state for some time. The army advanced from post to post,<br> and from <b>encampment</b> to <b>encampment</b>, taking the captives in their train. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/abbott/cyrus the great/chapter x the story of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/miller/the_yoke/chapter_xlvii_the_promised_land.htm"><span class="l">The Promised Land</span></a> <br><b>...</b> his marriage, word came to the tent of Kenkenes that an Amalekite chieftain on his<br> way to Egypt had paused for the night just without the <b>encampment</b> of Israel. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xlvii the promised land.htm</font><p><a href="/library/abbott/darius_the_great/chapter_ix_the_retreat_from.htm"><span class="l">The Retreat from Scythia.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> They advanced to the <b>encampment</b> of the Amazons, and hovered about for some time<br> in their vicinity, without, however, making any warlike demonstrations. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/abbott/darius the great/chapter ix the retreat from.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bangs/a_history_of_the_methodist_episcopal_church_volume_ii/chapter_5_from_the_close.htm"><span class="l">From the Close of the General Conference of 1800, to the End of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> sins, and their hearts filled with joy and gladness while thus engaged in their<br> solitary devotions; and then they would come into the <b>encampment</b> and declare <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter 5 from the close.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/e/encampment.htm"><span class="l"><b>Encampment</b> (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>ENCAMPMENT</b> BY THE RED SEA. <b>...</b> See WANDERINGS OF ISRAEL.<br><b>ENCAMPMENT</b>. en-kamp'-ment. See WAR. Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/encampment.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sinai.htm"><span class="l">Sinai (38 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> whole year. Their journey from the Red Sea to this <b>encampment</b>, including<br> all the windings of the route, was about 150 miles. The <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sinai.htm - 31k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hazeroth.htm"><span class="l">Hazeroth (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> bundles of thorny acacia are inserted, the tangled branches and long needle-like<br> spikes forming a perfectly impenetrable hedge around the <b>encampment</b>" of tents <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hazeroth.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/q/quarter.htm"><span class="l">Quarter (33 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> shorter. 9. (n.) The <b>encampment</b> on one of the principal passages round a<br> place besieged, to prevent relief and intercept convoys. 10. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/q/quarter.htm - 21k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kibroth-hattaavah.htm"><span class="l">Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> It was probably in the Wady Murrah, and has been identified with the Erweis el-Ebeirig,<br> where the remains of an ancient <b>encampment</b> have been found, about 30 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kibroth-hattaavah.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kibrothhattaavah.htm"><span class="l">Kibrothhattaavah (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> It was probably in the Wady Murrah, and has been identified with the Erweis el-Ebeirig,<br> where the remains of an ancient <b>encampment</b> have been found, about 30 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kibrothhattaavah.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/encamp.htm"><span class="l">Encamp (108 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> An <b>encampment</b> was the resting-place for a longer or shorter period of an army or<br> company of travellers (Exodus 13:20; 14:19; Joshua 10:5; 11:5). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/encamp.htm - 36k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/encamping.htm"><span class="l">Encamping (24 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/encamping.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kohathites.htm"><span class="l">Kohathites (18 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> had the charge of the most holy portion of the vessels of the tabernacle, including<br> the ark (Numbers 4). Their place in the marching and <b>encampment</b> was south <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kohathites.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nicopolis.htm"><span class="l">Nicopolis (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> On the south side was Actium, where the battle was fought. Directly across, only<br> half mile distant, on the northern promontory, was the <b>encampment</b> of Augustus. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nicopolis.htm - 10k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Shittim-in-the-Bible.html">What is the significance of Shittim in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Moabites.html">Who were the Moabites? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/tribe-of-Naphtali.html">What can we learn from the tribe of Naphtali? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/encampment.htm">Encampment: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Encampment (8 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/1-20.htm">Acts 1:20</a></span><br />"For it is written in the Book of Psalms, "'Let his <span class="boldtext">encampment</span> be desolate: let there be no one to dwell there'; and "'His work let another take up.'<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/revelation/20-9.htm">Revelation 20:9</a></span><br />And they went up over the whole breadth of the earth and surrounded the <span class="boldtext">encampment</span> of God's people and the beloved city. But fire came down from Heaven and consumed them; <br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/8-13.htm">Joshua 8:13</a></span><br />So they set the people, even all the army who was on the north of the city, and their ambush on the west of the city; and Joshua went that night into the midst of the valley.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-20.htm">1 Samuel 17:20</a></span><br />David rose up early in the morning, and left the sheep with a keeper, and took, and went, as Jesse had commanded him; and he came to the place of the wagons, as the army which was going forth to the fight shouted for the battle.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/26-5.htm">1 Samuel 26:5</a></span><br />and David riseth, and cometh in unto the place where Saul hath encamped, and David seeth the place where Saul hath lain, and Abner son of Ner, head of his host, and Saul is lying in the path, and the people are encamping round about him.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/26-7.htm">1 Samuel 26:7</a></span><br />So David and Abishai came to the people by night: and, behold, Saul lay sleeping within the place of the wagons, with his spear stuck in the ground at his head; and Abner and the people lay around him.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/69-25.htm">Psalms 69:25</a></span><br />Let their habitation be desolate; Let none dwell in their tents.<br /><span class="source">(See JPS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/29-1.htm">Isaiah 29:1</a></span><br />Woe to Ariel, to Ariel, the city of David's <span class="boldtext">encampment</span>! 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