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Numbers 33:42 Cross-References
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“And they departed from Zalmonah, and pitched in Punon.”
Numbers 33:42 (KJV)
Commentary on Numbers 33:42
Departed from Zalmonah, and pitched in Punon—פוּנֹן (Pūnōn, possibly 'darkness' or related to copper mining). This site is likely Feinan in Jordan, a region rich in copper deposits exploited from ancient times. Archaeological evidence confirms extensive Bronze Age mining operations there.The journey from 'shade' (Zalmonah) to 'darkness' or metalworking (Punon) reflects the varied terrain of faithfulness—from comfort to labor, from rest to refining work. If Punon's name relates to copper smelting, it's theologically apt: God's people were being refined through wilderness trials like metal in fi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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