And they pitched by Jordan, from Bethjesimoth even unto Abelshittim in the plains of Moab.
Study Helps
Interpretation
This is a brief review of the travels of the children of Israel through the wilderness. It is a memorable history.
Read with
This thought runs through Numbers 33:46-49.
Glossary
- Jordan Place
- Biblical river. Modern identification: Jordan River.
- Moab Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Tall el Hammam.
- Abel-shittim Place
- Meadow of the acacias, frequently called simply “Shittim” ( Num. 25:1 ; Josh. 2:1 ; Micah 6:5 ), a place on the east of Jordan, in the plain of Moab, nearly opposite Jericho. Modern identification: Tall el Hammam.
- Beth-jeshimoth Place
- House of wastes, or deserts, a town near Abel-shittim, east of Jordan, in the desert of Moab, where the Israelites encamped not long before crossing the Jordan ( Num. 33:49 ; A. V., “Bethjesimoth”). Modern identification: Tell Azeimeh.