Numbers 33:13
Numbers 33:13 in Multiple Translations
They set out from Dophkah and camped at Alush.
And they departed from Dophkah, and encamped in Alush.
And they journeyed from Dophkah, and encamped in Alush.
And they went on from Dophkah, and put up their tents in Alush.
They moved on from Dophkah and set up camp at Alush.
And they departed from Dophkah, and lay in Alush.
And they journey from Dophkah, and encamp in Alush;
They traveled from Dophkah, and encamped in Alush.
And they departed from Dophkah, and encamped in Alush.
And departing from Daphca, they camped in Alus.
Then they/we left Dophkah and went to Alush and set up their/our tents there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 33:13
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Numbers 33:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
מִ/דָּפְקָ֑ה
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
בְּ/אָלֽוּשׁ
וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מִ/דָּפְקָ֑ה
Dophqâh
H1850
Dophkah
Prep | N-proper
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
chânâh
H2583
to camp
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְּ/אָלֽוּשׁ
ʼÂlûwsh
H442
Alush
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 33:13
וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
"to set out"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
In the Bible, this word means to set out or start a journey, like the Israelites departing from Egypt, or to remove something, as in pulling up tent pins.
Definition: 1) to pull out, pull up, set out, journey, remove, set forward, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pull out or up 1a2) to set out, depart 1a3) to journey, march 1a4) to set forth (of wind) 1b) (Niphal) to be pulled up, be removed, be plucked up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to set out, lead out, cause to spring up 1c2) to remove, quarry
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, out), (take) journey, march, remove, set aside (forward), [idiom] still, be on his (go their) way. See also: Genesis 11:2; Numbers 33:9; Psalms 78:26.
מִ/דָּפְקָ֑ה
Dophqâh
H1850
"Dophkah"
Prep | N-proper
Dophqah was a stopping place during Israel's wilderness journey, as recorded in Numbers 33:12. It was a location where the Israelites camped and rested. The name Dophqah means knocking, possibly due to a notable event that occurred there.
Definition: § Dophkah = "knocking" a stopping place during Israel's wilderness wandering
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Dophkah. See also: Numbers 33:12; Numbers 33:13.
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
chânâh
H2583
"to camp"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew verb means to set up camp or pitch a tent, like when the Israelites encamped in the wilderness. It can also mean to lay siege against a city.
Definition: 1) to decline, incline, encamp, bend down, lay siege against 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to decline 1a2) to encamp
Usage: Occurs in 135 OT verses. KJV: abide (in tents), camp, dwell, encamp, grow to an end, lie, pitch (tent), rest in tent. See also: Genesis 26:17; Numbers 33:33; Psalms 27:3.
בְּ/אָלֽוּשׁ
ʼÂlûwsh
H442
"Alush"
Prep | N-proper
Alush was a place in the Desert where the Israelites camped after the Exodus from Egypt. The name Alush means 'I will knead bread', symbolizing a place of rest and nourishment for the Israelites during their wilderness journey.
Definition: § Alush = "I will knead (bread)" a wilderness encampment following the Exodus
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Alush. See also: Numbers 33:13; Numbers 33:14.
Study Notes — Numbers 33:13
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Context — Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
11They set out from the Red Sea and camped in the Desert of Sin.
12They set out from the Desert of Sin and camped at Dophkah.
13They set out from Dophkah and camped at Alush.
14They set out from Alush and camped at Rephidim, where there was no water for the people to drink. 15They set out from Rephidim and camped in the Wilderness of Sinai.Numbers 33:13 Summary
The Israelites set out from Dophkah and camped at Alush, which was one of their many stops during their journey through the wilderness. This verse reminds us that God is always with us, even when we are in difficult or uncertain circumstances, as seen in Psalm 23:4 and Isaiah 41:10. Just as the Israelites had to trust in God's guidance and provision, we too can trust in Him to lead us and provide for us, as promised in Matthew 6:25-34 and Philippians 4:19. By following the Israelites' example, we can learn to be more obedient and faithful, and to trust in God's goodness and love for us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Israelites' journey from Dophkah to Alush?
The journey from Dophkah to Alush is part of the Israelites' wilderness wanderings, as recorded in Numbers 33:13, and it highlights their obedience to God's leading, even in the face of uncertainty, as seen in Exodus 13:18 and Deuteronomy 8:2.
Why did the Israelites camp at Alush?
The Bible does not provide a specific reason for the Israelites' camp at Alush, but it is likely that they stopped to rest and replenish their supplies, as they did at other campsites, such as in Numbers 33:14, where they camped at Rephidim.
How does this verse relate to the broader narrative of the Israelites' journey?
This verse is part of a larger narrative that showcases the Israelites' journey from slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land, as seen in the book of Exodus and the book of Numbers, with God's guidance and provision throughout, as promised in Genesis 12:7 and reiterated in Deuteronomy 1:30-31.
What can we learn from the Israelites' experience in the wilderness?
The Israelites' experience in the wilderness teaches us about the importance of trusting in God's provision and guidance, even in difficult circumstances, as seen in Psalm 78:52-53 and Isaiah 63:12-14, and the need for obedience and faithfulness, as emphasized in Hebrews 3:7-19 and 1 Corinthians 10:1-13.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can trust in God's guidance and provision in my own life, just as the Israelites did in the wilderness?
- How can I apply the lessons of the Israelites' journey to my own spiritual journey, and what are some areas where I need to be more obedient and faithful?
- What are some times in my life when I have felt like I was wandering in the wilderness, and how did God provide for me during those times?
- How can I use the example of the Israelites to encourage others who may be going through difficult circumstances, and what role can I play in helping them trust in God's provision and guidance?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:13
And they departed from Dophkah, and encamped in Alush. The strong fort, as the Targum of Jonathan calls it; this was twelve miles from Dophkah: according to the Jewish chronology (d), this Alush is
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:13
And they took their journey out of the wilderness of Sin, and encamped in Dophkah. Dophkah ... Alush ... Rephidim.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 33:13
STAT. IX. Verse 13. ALUSH.] Neither is this mentioned in Exodus and its situation is equally unknown.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:13
THE OF THE , Numbers 33:1-49.Having reached the Land of Promise, and taken possession of its eastern portion, it is proper that the history of the desert wandering should close with a list of