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Numbers 33:31 Cross-References
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“And they departed from Moseroth, and pitched in Benejaakan.”
Numbers 33:31 (KJV)
Commentary on Numbers 33:31
Departed from Moseroth, and pitched in Bene-jaakan—בְּנֵי יַעֲקָן (Benē Ya'ăqān, 'sons of Jaakan'). This station preserves the name of an Edomite clan (Genesis 36:27), indicating Israel's proximity to kinsmen-turned-enemies. Edom refused Israel passage (20:14-21), forcing the circuitous desert route.The presence of Edomite settlements along Israel's path illustrates God's meticulous sovereignty—He could have given Israel military victory over Esau's descendants, but commanded restraint (Deuteronomy 2:4-5). Divine providence sometimes means the longer, harder road that respects familial ties, f...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 33:31
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“and there he was buried; and Eleazar his son ministered in the priest's office in his place.”
“Zaavan”
“before there resigned any king over the children of Israel: Bela the son of Beor; and the name of his city was Dinhabah.”