Numbers 10:33 web — They set forward from the Mount of Yahweh three days' journey. The ark of the covenant of Yahweh went before them three…

World English Bible

"They set forward from the Mount of Yahweh three days' journey. The ark of the covenant of Yahweh went before them three days' journey, to seek out a resting place for them."

— Numbers 10:33, World English Bible

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Numbers 10 — Context

30

He said to him, "I will not go; but I will depart to my own land, and to my relatives."

31

He said, "Don't leave us, please; because you know how we are to encamp in the wilderness, and you can be our eyes.

32

It shall be, if you go with us, yes, it shall be, that whatever good Yahweh does to us, we will do the same to you."

33

They set forward from the Mount of Yahweh three days' journey. The ark of the covenant of Yahweh went before them three days' journey, to seek out a resting place for them.

34

The cloud of Yahweh was over them by day, when they set forward from the camp.

35

It happened, when the ark went forward, that Moses said, "Rise up, Yahweh, and let your enemies be scattered! Let those who hate you flee before you!"

36

When it rested, he said, "Return, Yahweh, to the ten thousands of the thousands of Israel."

Numbers 10:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 10:33 say?
Numbers 10:33 in the World English Bible reads: “They set forward from the Mount of Yahweh three days' journey. The ark of the covenant of Yahweh went before them three days' journey, to seek out a resting place for them.”
Where is Numbers 10:33 in the Bible?
Numbers 10:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 10, verse 33.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 10:33.
What translation should I read Numbers 10:33 in?
Numbers 10:33 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 10:33?
Numbers 10:33 reads (WEB): “They set forward from the Mount of Yahweh three days' journey. The ark of the covenant of Yahweh went before them three days' journey, to seek out a resting place for them.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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