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Topical Bible: Itinerary of the Israelites
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Itinerary of the Israelites</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/naves/i/itinerary_of_the_israelites.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/numbers/33-1.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/i/israelites.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Itinerary of the Israelites</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/i/itinerant_jewish_exorcists.htm" title="Itinerant Jewish Exorcists">◄</a> Itinerary of the Israelites <a href="/topical/i/itis.htm" title="Itis">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#nav" title="Nave's Topical Index">Nave's</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The Itinerary of the Israelites refers to the journey undertaken by the Israelites from their departure from Egypt to their arrival in the Promised Land, as detailed in the Old Testament. This journey, which lasted forty years, is a significant narrative within the Pentateuch, particularly in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. It is a account of liberation, covenant, faith, and divine guidance.<br><br><b>Departure from Egypt</b><br><br>The journey begins with the Exodus, where the Israelites, under the leadership of Moses, leave Egypt after a series of divine plagues compel Pharaoh to release them. The Israelites depart in haste, marking the beginning of their journey with the Passover (<a href="/exodus/12-31.htm">Exodus 12:31-42</a>). The crossing of the Red Sea is a pivotal event, where God miraculously parts the waters, allowing the Israelites to escape the pursuing Egyptian army (<a href="/exodus/14-21.htm">Exodus 14:21-31</a>).<br><br><b>Wilderness Wanderings</b><br><br>The Israelites' journey through the wilderness is marked by a series of encampments and significant events. The wilderness period is characterized by God's provision and testing. The Israelites receive manna and quail for sustenance (<a href="/exodus/16-4.htm">Exodus 16:4-15</a>), and water is miraculously provided from a rock at Horeb (<a href="/exodus/17.htm">Exodus 17:1-7</a>).<br><br>At Mount Sinai, the Israelites receive the Law, including the Ten Commandments, establishing the covenant between God and His people (Exodus 19-20). The construction of the Tabernacle, as a dwelling place for God's presence, is also a significant event during this period (Exodus 25-31).<br><br><b>Rebellion and Consequences</b><br><br>The journey is not without its challenges and failures. The Israelites frequently complain and rebel against Moses and God. The incident of the golden calf (Exodus 32) and the rebellion at Kadesh Barnea, where the Israelites refuse to enter the Promised Land due to fear of its inhabitants, result in severe consequences. As a result of their unbelief, God decrees that the current generation will not enter the Promised Land, leading to forty years of wandering in the wilderness (<a href="/numbers/14-26.htm">Numbers 14:26-35</a>).<br><br><b>Encampments and Movements</b><br><br>The Book of Numbers provides a detailed account of the Israelites' encampments and movements. <a href="/bsb/numbers/33.htm">Numbers 33</a> lists the stages of their journey from Egypt to the plains of Moab. Key locations include:<br><br>· <b>Marah and Elim</b>: Early stops where God provides water (<a href="/exodus/15-22.htm">Exodus 15:22-27</a>).<br>· <b>Rephidim</b>: Site of the battle with Amalek and where Moses strikes the rock for water (<a href="/exodus/17.htm">Exodus 17:1-16</a>).<br>· <b>Mount Sinai</b>: The giving of the Law and the construction of the Tabernacle (Exodus 19-40).<br>· <b>Kadesh Barnea</b>: The site of rebellion and the sending of the twelve spies (Numbers 13-14).<br>· <b>Plains of Moab</b>: The final encampment before entering Canaan, where Moses delivers his farewell speeches (Deuteronomy 1-34).<br><br><b>Divine Guidance</b><br><br>Throughout the journey, the Israelites are guided by the presence of God manifested as a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night (<a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21-22</a>). This divine guidance underscores God's continual presence and faithfulness, despite the Israelites' frequent disobedience.<br><br><b>Transition to the Promised Land</b><br><br>As the Israelites reach the plains of Moab, Moses prepares them for the transition into the Promised Land. The book of Deuteronomy records Moses' final speeches, reiterating the Law and urging the Israelites to remain faithful to God. Moses views the Promised Land from Mount Nebo but is not permitted to enter (<a href="/deuteronomy/34.htm">Deuteronomy 34:1-5</a>).<br><br>The Itinerary of the Israelites concludes with the leadership transition to Joshua, who will lead the people into Canaan, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham and his descendants. This journey, rich with theological and historical significance, serves as a testament to God's covenantal faithfulness and the importance of obedience and faith in the life of His people.<a name="nav" id="nav"></a><div class="vheading2">Nave's Topical Index</div><span class="rtext"><a href="/context/numbers/33-1.htm">Numbers 33:1</a></span><br>These are the journeys of the children of Israel, which went forth out of the land of Egypt with their armies under the hand of Moses and Aaron.<br><span class="source">Nave's Topical Index</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/context/deuteronomy/10-6.htm">Deuteronomy 10:6,7</a></span><br>And the children of Israel took their journey from Beeroth of the children of Jaakan to Mosera: there Aaron died, and there he was buried; and Eleazar his son ministered in the priest's office in his stead.<br><span class="source">Nave's Topical Index</span><p><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_4/chapter_ithe_first_chaldaean_empire.htm"><span class="l">The First Chaldaean Empire and the Hyksos in Egypt</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The order of the <b>Itinerary</b> does not favour this identification, and Alcobile is <b>...</b> stone<br> knives used by Joshua for the circumcision of the <b>Israelites</b> after the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter ithe first chaldaean empire.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_7/chapter_ithe_assyrian_revival_and.htm"><span class="l">The Assyrian Revival and the Struggle for Syria</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The approximate site of Arakdi is indicated in the <b>itinerary</b> of Assur-nazir-pal<br> itself; the king comes from Zamru in the neighbourhood of Sulei-manabad <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter ithe assyrian revival and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_6/chapter_iiithe_hebrews_and_the.htm"><span class="l">The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Bent. i.19-46. **** The <b>itinerary</b> given in Numbers 20:22-29, xxxi., xxxiii.37-49,<br> and repeated in Bent, ii., brings the <b>Israelites</b> as far as Ezion-geber, in <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iiithe hebrews and the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_5/chapter_iithe_reaction_against_egypt.htm"><span class="l">The Reaction against Egypt</span></a> <br>History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 5. <. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iithe reaction against egypt.htm</font><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/red-reed-sea.html">Did the Israelites in the book of Exodus cross the Red Sea or the Reed Sea? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/who-Israelites.html">Who are the Israelites? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Israelites-ask-king.html">Was it wrong for the Israelites to ask for a king? | GotQuestions.org</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="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/itinerary_of_the_israelites.htm">Itinerary of the Israelites</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/sarcasm--israelites_reproaching_moses.htm">Sarcasm: Israelites Reproaching Moses</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/its.htm">Its (10661 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/itinerant.htm">Itinerant (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/i/itinerant_jewish_exorcists.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Itinerant Jewish Exorcists"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Itinerant Jewish Exorcists" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/i/itis.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Itis"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Itis" /></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="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 /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <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></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>