And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way.
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Interpretation
The children of Israel were wearied by a long march round the land of Edom. They speak discontentedly of what God had done for them, and distrustfully of what he would do.
Glossary
- Edom Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Buseira.
- Mount Hor Place
- Biblical mountain. Modern identification: Har Zin.
- Way of the Red Sea Place
- Biblical road. Modern identification: road between the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba.