Numbers 33:32
Numbers 33:32 in Multiple Translations
They set out from Bene-jaakan and camped at Hor-haggidgad.
And they removed from Bene-jaakan, and encamped at Hor-hagidgad.
And they journeyed from Bene-jaakan, and encamped in Hor-haggidgad.
And they went on from Bene-jaakan, and put up their tents in Hor-haggidgad.
They moved on from Bene-jaakan and set up camp at Hor-haggidgad.
And they remoued from Bene-iaakan, and lay in Hor-hagidgad.
and they journey from Bene-Jaakan, and encamp at Hor-Hagidgad.
They traveled from Bene Jaakan, and encamped in Hor Haggidgad.
And they removed from Bene-jaakan, and encamped at Hor-hagidgad.
And departing from Benejaacan, they came to mount Gadgad.
Then they/we left Bene-Jaakan and went to Hor-Haggidgad and set up their/our tents there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 33:32
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Numbers 33:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
מִ/בְּנֵ֣י
יַעֲקָ֑ן
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
בְּ/חֹ֥ר
הַגִּדְגָּֽד
וַ/יִּסְע֖וּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מִ/בְּנֵ֣י
Bᵉnêy Yaʻăqân
H1142
Bene-jaakan
Prep | N-proper
יַעֲקָ֑ן
Bᵉnêy Yaʻăqân
H1142
Bene-jaakan
N-proper
וַֽ/יַּחֲנ֖וּ
chânâh
H2583
to camp
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְּ/חֹ֥ר
Chôr hag-Gidgâd
H2735
Hor-haggidgad
Prep | N-proper
הַגִּדְגָּֽד
Chôr hag-Gidgâd
H2735
Hor-haggidgad
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 33:32
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/בְּנֵ֣י
Bᵉnêy Yaʻăqân
H1142
"Bene-jaakan"
Prep | N-proper
Bene-jaakan was a place in the desert where the Israelites camped during their wilderness journey. The name means sons of twisting, possibly referring to a difficult terrain.
Definition: Bene-jaakan = "sons of twisting" an Israelite place of encampment in the wilderness (same as be.e.rot be.ne-ya.a.qan (בְּאֵרֹת בְּנֵי־יַעֲקָן "Beeroth-bene-jaakan" H0885) Combined with be.e.rot (בְּאֵרֹת "Beeroth" H1307)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Bene-jaakan. See also: Numbers 33:31; Numbers 33:32.
יַעֲקָ֑ן
Bᵉnêy Yaʻăqân
H1142
"Bene-jaakan"
N-proper
Bene-jaakan was a place in the desert where the Israelites camped during their wilderness journey. The name means sons of twisting, possibly referring to a difficult terrain.
Definition: Bene-jaakan = "sons of twisting" an Israelite place of encampment in the wilderness (same as be.e.rot be.ne-ya.a.qan (בְּאֵרֹת בְּנֵי־יַעֲקָן "Beeroth-bene-jaakan" H0885) Combined with be.e.rot (בְּאֵרֹת "Beeroth" H1307)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Bene-jaakan. See also: Numbers 33:31; Numbers 33:32.
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/חֹ֥ר
Chôr hag-Gidgâd
H2735
"Hor-haggidgad"
Prep | N-proper
Hor-haggidgad is a place in the desert where the Israelites stopped during their wilderness journey. It is also known as the cavern of Gidgad, a station in the desert.
Definition: Hor-hagidgad = "cavern of Gidgad" a desert station of Israel in the wilderness Also named: gud.go.dah (גֻּדְגֹּ֫דָה "Gudgodah" H1412)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Hor-hagidgad. See also: Numbers 33:32; Numbers 33:33.
הַגִּדְגָּֽד
Chôr hag-Gidgâd
H2735
"Hor-haggidgad"
N-proper
Hor-haggidgad is a place in the desert where the Israelites stopped during their wilderness journey. It is also known as the cavern of Gidgad, a station in the desert.
Definition: Hor-hagidgad = "cavern of Gidgad" a desert station of Israel in the wilderness Also named: gud.go.dah (גֻּדְגֹּ֫דָה "Gudgodah" H1412)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Hor-hagidgad. See also: Numbers 33:32; Numbers 33:33.
Study Notes — Numbers 33:32
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Context — Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
30They set out from Hashmonah and camped at Moseroth.
31They set out from Moseroth and camped at Bene-jaakan.
32They set out from Bene-jaakan and camped at Hor-haggidgad.
33They set out from Hor-haggidgad and camped at Jotbathah. 34They set out from Jotbathah and camped at Abronah.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deuteronomy 10:7 | From there they traveled to Gudgodah, and from Gudgodah to Jotbathah, a land with streams of water. |
Numbers 33:32 Summary
In Numbers 33:32, the Israelites set out from Bene-jaakan and camped at Hor-haggidgad, which was a stopping point on their journey through the wilderness. This verse reminds us that God is always guiding and providing for us, just as He did for the Israelites (as seen in Exodus 13:21-22 and Deuteronomy 8:2-4). As we journey through our own lives, we can trust that God is leading us to places of rest and refreshment, just like Hor-haggidgad, and that He will provide for our needs along the way, as promised in Philippians 4:19 and Matthew 6:25-34. By following God's leading, we can experience His faithfulness and provision, just as the Israelites did in the wilderness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Israelites' journey from Bene-jaakan to Hor-haggidgad?
The journey from Bene-jaakan to Hor-haggidgad is part of the Israelites' wilderness wanderings, as described in the book of Numbers. This journey is a testament to God's guidance and provision for His people, as seen in Numbers 33:32 and supported by Deuteronomy 8:2-4, which reminds us that God led the Israelites through the wilderness to humble and test them.
Where are Bene-jaakan and Hor-haggidgad located?
The exact locations of Bene-jaakan and Hor-haggidgad are not certain, but based on Numbers 33:31-32, they appear to be stops on the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, likely in the region east of the Jordan River, as described in Numbers 21:13 and Deuteronomy 2:13.
Why did the Israelites camp at different locations during their journey?
The Israelites camped at different locations, such as Hor-haggidgad, to rest and replenish their supplies, as seen in Exodus 16:29-30 and Numbers 33:32. This also allowed them to follow God's leading and prepare for the next stage of their journey, as noted in Psalm 107:7, which says that God led them by the right path to go to a city for a dwelling place.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of the book of Numbers?
Numbers 33:32 is part of the book of Numbers' account of the Israelites' wilderness wanderings, which serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the importance of following His leadership, as seen in Numbers 32:1-33:56 and supported by Joshua 1:7-9, which encourages the Israelites to be strong and courageous as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.
Reflection Questions
- What does the Israelites' journey from Bene-jaakan to Hor-haggidgad teach me about trusting in God's guidance and provision in my own life?
- How can I apply the principle of following God's leading, as seen in Numbers 33:32, to my daily decisions and challenges, just as the Israelites did in Psalm 119:105?
- What are some ways that God is leading me through the 'wilderness' of my own life, and how can I respond with faith and obedience, as encouraged in Isaiah 43:2 and Jeremiah 31:2-3?
- How does the Israelites' experience of camping at different locations, such as Hor-haggidgad, relate to my own need for rest and spiritual refreshment, as noted in Matthew 11:28-30 and Hebrews 4:9-11?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 33:32
Ver. 32-37. And they removed from Benejaakan, and encamped at Horhagidgad.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 33:32
And they removed from the desert of Sinai, and pitched at Kibroth-hatta'avah. Kibroth-hattaavah - the graves of lust .
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 33:32
Called Gudgodah, as Jotbathah is called Jotbath, .
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 33:32
STAT. XXVIII. Verse 32. HOR-HAGIDGAD.] The hole or pit of Gidgad. Unknown. It was a place perhaps remarkable for some vast pit or cavern, from which it took its name.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 33:32
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