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A Purpose in the Wandering
Commentators explain that the long period of wandering was not aimless. It served as a divine training ground. God used this time of 'circuitous wanderings' to humble His people, teach them to mortify their sinful desires, and learn to follow His commands directly, ultimately preparing them for entry into Canaan.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 2:1–3
18th Century
Theologian
Deuteronomy 2:1 seems to refer in general terms to the long years of wandering, the details of which were not for Moses’ present purpos…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 2:1
19th Century
Bishop
Then. — In the original, it is simply "And." There is no indication of time.
By the way of the Red Sea. — …
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 2:1
16th Century
Theologian
Then we turned and took our journey. The time in which they struck their camp is not stated in the book of Numbers. This verse, therefore,…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 2:1
17th Century
Pastor
Then we turned
From Kadesh, where they had been many days, and so also their backs on the land of Canaan, on the bor…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 2:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Only a short account of the long stay of Israel in the wilderness is given. God not only chastised them for their murmuring and unbelief, but prepa…