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They encamped by the Jordan, from Beth-jeshimoth even to Abel-shittim in the plains of Moab.
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A Vast Encampment
Commentators note that the final campsite before entering the Promised Land was vast. According to Jewish tradition mentioned by John Gill, the camp stretched for twelve miles between Beth-jeshimoth and Abel-shittim. This detail helps us visualize the immense size of the nation God had sustained in the wilderness for forty years.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This list was written out by Moses at God’s command (Numbers 33:2), doubtless as a memorial of God’s providential care for His people t…
19th Century
Anglican
Beth-jesimoth even to Abel-shittim ... — See Numbers 22:1, and Note, and Numbers 25:1, where Abel-shittim is mentioned as Shittim.…
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Reformed Baptist
And they pitched by Jordan from Bethjesimoth, [even] unto Abelshittim, in the plains of Moab
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This is a brief review of the travels of the children of Israel through the wilderness. It is a memorable history. In their travels towards Canaan,…
