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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Numbers 33:1–49

18th Century

Theologian

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…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 33:49

19th Century

Bishop

Beth-jesimoth even to Abel-shittim ... — See Numbers 22:1, and Note, and Numbers 25:1, where Abel-shittim is mentioned as Shittim.…

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 33:49

17th Century

Pastor

And they pitched by Jordan from Bethjesimoth, [even] unto
Abelshittim, in the plains of Moab

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 33:1–49

17th Century

Minister

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,…