Numbers 33:6 akjv — And they departed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.

American King James Version

"And they departed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness. "

— Numbers 33:6, American King James Version

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Numbers 33 — Context

3

And they departed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the morrow after the passover the children of Israel went out with an high hand in the sight of all the Egyptians.

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For the Egyptians buried all their firstborn, which the LORD had smitten among them: on their gods also the LORD executed judgments.

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And the children of Israel removed from Rameses, and pitched in Succoth.

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And they departed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.

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And they removed from Etham, and turned again to Pihahiroth, which is before Baalzephon: and they pitched before Migdol.

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And they departed from before Pihahiroth, and passed through the middle of the sea into the wilderness, and went three days’ journey in the wilderness of Etham, and pitched in Marah.

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And they removed from Marah, and came to Elim: and in Elim were twelve fountains of water, and three score and ten palm trees; and they pitched there.

Numbers 33:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 33:6 say?
Numbers 33:6 in the American King James Version reads: “And they departed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness. ”
Where is Numbers 33:6 in the Bible?
Numbers 33:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 33, verse 6.
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 33:6.
What translation should I read Numbers 33:6 in?
Numbers 33:6 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 33:6?
Numbers 33:6 reads (AKJV): “And they departed from Succoth, and pitched in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness. ” 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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