Numbers 33:42
New International Version
They left Zalmonah and camped at Punon.

New Living Translation
Then they left Zalmonah and camped at Punon.

English Standard Version
And they set out from Zalmonah and camped at Punon.

Berean Standard Bible
They set out from Zalmonah and camped at Punon.

King James Bible
And they departed from Zalmonah, and pitched in Punon.

New King James Version
They departed from Zalmonah and camped at Punon.

New American Standard Bible
They journeyed from Zalmonah and camped at Punon.

NASB 1995
They journeyed from Zalmonah and camped at Punon.

NASB 1977
And they journeyed from Zalmonah, and camped at Punon.

Legacy Standard Bible
They journeyed from Zalmonah and camped at Punon.

Amplified Bible
Then they moved out from Zalmonah and camped at Punon.

Christian Standard Bible
They traveled from Zalmonah and camped at Punon.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They departed from Zalmonah and camped at Punon.

American Standard Version
And they journeyed from Zalmonah, and encamped in Punon.

English Revised Version
And they journeyed from Zalmonah, and pitched in Punon.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They moved from Zalmonah and set up camp at Punon.

International Standard Version
They traveled from Zalmonah, then rested in Punon.

Majority Standard Bible
They set out from Zalmonah and camped at Punon.

NET Bible
They traveled from Zalmonah and camped in Punon.

New Heart English Bible
They traveled from Zalmonah, and camped in Punon.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they departed from Zalmonah, and encamped in Punon.

World English Bible
They traveled from Zalmonah, and encamped in Punon.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they journey from Zalmonah and encamp in Punon.

Young's Literal Translation
and they journey from Zalmonah, and encamp in Punon.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will remove from Zalmonah, and encamp in Punon.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
From whence they removed and came to Phunon.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Departing from there, they went to Punon.

New American Bible
Setting out from Zalmonah, they camped at Punon.

New Revised Standard Version
They set out from Zalmonah and camped at Punon.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they departed from Zalmonah, and encamped at Punon.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they picked up from Tsalmuna and they camped in Pinun.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they journeyed from Zalmonah, and pitched in Punon.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they departed from Selmona, and encamped in Phino.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites
41And the Israelites set out from Mount Hor and camped at Zalmonah. 42They set out from Zalmonah and camped at Punon. 43They set out from Punon and camped at Oboth.…

Cross References
Exodus 12:37
The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Succoth with about 600,000 men on foot, besides women and children.

Deuteronomy 1:2
It is an eleven-day journey from Horeb to Kadesh-barnea by way of Mount Seir.

Joshua 4:19
On the tenth day of the first month the people went up from the Jordan and camped at Gilgal on the eastern border of Jericho.

Judges 11:16-17
But when Israel came up out of Egypt, they traveled through the wilderness to the Red Sea and came to Kadesh. / Then Israel sent messengers to the king of Edom, saying, ‘Please let us pass through your land,’ but the king of Edom would not listen. They also sent messengers to the king of Moab, but he would not consent. So Israel stayed in Kadesh.

1 Kings 19:3-4
And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, / while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He sat down under a broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than my fathers.”

Nehemiah 9:12
You led them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night, to light for them the way in which they should travel.

Psalm 78:14
He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night.

Psalm 105:39
He spread a cloud as a covering and a fire to light up the night.

Isaiah 63:12-13
who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble?

Jeremiah 2:6
They did not ask, ‘Where is the LORD who brought us up from the land of Egypt, who led us through the wilderness, through a land of deserts and pits, a land of drought and darkness, a land where no one travels and no one lives?’

Acts 7:36
He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness.

1 Corinthians 10:1-2
I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.

Hebrews 3:16-19
For who were the ones who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt? / And with whom was God angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness? / And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? ...

Hebrews 11:29
By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned.

Revelation 15:3
and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!


Treasury of Scripture

And they departed from Zalmonah, and pitched in Punon.

Punon.

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Numbers 33
1. The forty-two journeys of the Israelites
50. The Canaanites are to be destroyed














They set out from Zalmonah
Zalmonah is one of the many encampments of the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The name Zalmonah is derived from a root meaning "shady" or "dark," which may suggest a place of refuge or protection. This stage of the journey reflects the Israelites' continued reliance on God's guidance through the wilderness. The movement from one encampment to another signifies the transient nature of their journey and the need for obedience to God's direction. This phrase also highlights the importance of following God's timing and plan, as the Israelites did not move until the cloud lifted from the tabernacle (Numbers 9:17-23).

and camped at Punon
Punon is identified as a location in the region of Edom, which is southeast of the Dead Sea. It is historically known for its copper mines, indicating a place of industry and labor. The Israelites' encampment here may symbolize a period of rest and preparation before continuing their journey. The mention of Punon connects to the broader narrative of the Israelites' journey through hostile territories, as Edom was a region they were not allowed to pass through peacefully (Numbers 20:14-21). This encampment can also be seen as a reminder of God's provision and protection, as He led them through challenging environments. The journey from Zalmonah to Punon is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt and their eventual entry into the Promised Land, reflecting themes of faith, perseverance, and divine guidance.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Zalmonah
A location in the wilderness where the Israelites camped during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. The name may derive from a root meaning "shady" or "dark," possibly indicating a place of refuge or rest.

2. Punon
Another campsite for the Israelites, believed to be located in the region of Edom. The name is thought to be related to the Hebrew root for "precious stone" or "ruby," suggesting a place of value or significance.

3. The Israelites
The people of God, led by Moses, journeying through the wilderness as they follow God's guidance to the Promised Land.

4. The Wilderness Journey
The broader context of the Israelites' 40-year journey, marked by various stages of travel and encampment, reflecting their obedience and disobedience to God's commands.
Teaching Points
God's Faithful Guidance
Despite the Israelites' frequent disobedience, God faithfully guided them through each stage of their journey. This reminds us of His unwavering presence in our own lives, even when we falter.

The Significance of Each Step
Every location and event in the Israelites' journey had a purpose. Similarly, every stage of our spiritual journey is significant and part of God's plan for our growth and sanctification.

Trust in God's Provision
The Israelites' journey required them to trust in God's provision daily. We are called to trust God for our needs, knowing He is our provider and sustainer.

Learning from the Past
Reflecting on the Israelites' journey helps us learn from their mistakes and successes. We are encouraged to seek God's wisdom and avoid repeating past errors.Verse 42. - Punon. Perhaps connected with the Pinon of Genesis 36:41. The Septuagint has Φινώ, and it is identified by Eusebius and Jerome with Phaeno, a place between Petra and Zoar where convicts were sent to labour in the mines. Probably, however, the march of the Israelites lay further to the east, inasmuch as they scrupulously abstained from trespassing upon Edom.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They set out
וַיִּסְע֖וּ (way·yis·‘ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5265: To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey

from Zalmonah
מִצַּלְמֹנָ֑ה (miṣ·ṣal·mō·nāh)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6758: Zalmonah -- a place in the desert

and camped
וַֽיַּחֲנ֖וּ (way·ya·ḥă·nū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 2583: To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp

at Punon.
בְּפוּנֹֽן׃ (bə·p̄ū·nōn)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6325: Punon -- a place where Israel camped


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