Numbers 33:9 nasb — They journeyed from Marah and came to Elim; and in Elim there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and…

NASB

"They journeyed from Marah and came to Elim; and in Elim there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they camped there."

— Numbers 33:9, NASB

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Numbers 33 — Context

6

They journeyed from Succoth and camped in Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.

7

They journeyed from Etham and turned back to Pi-hahiroth, which faces Baal-zephon, and they camped before Migdol.

8

They journeyed from before Hahiroth and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness; and they went three days' journey in the wilderness of Etham and camped at Marah.

9

They journeyed from Marah and came to Elim; and in Elim there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they camped there.

10

They journeyed from Elim and camped by the Red Sea.

11

They journeyed from the Red Sea and camped in the wilderness of Sin.

12

They journeyed from the wilderness of Sin and camped at Dophkah.

Numbers 33:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 33:9 say?
Numbers 33:9 in the NASB reads: “They journeyed from Marah and came to Elim; and in Elim there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they camped there.”
Where is Numbers 33:9 in the Bible?
Numbers 33:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 33, verse 9.
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 33:9.
What translation should I read Numbers 33:9 in?
Numbers 33:9 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 33:9?
Numbers 33:9 reads (NASB): “They journeyed from Marah and came to Elim; and in Elim there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they camped there.” 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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