Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Og de brøt opp fra Sukkot og slo leir i Etam, som er ved utkanten av ørkenen. De brøt opp fra Etam og dro tilbake til Pi-Hakirot, som er øst for Ba’al-Safon, og de slo leir nær Migdol. Fra Pi-Hakirot dro de videre og gikk gjennom havet og ut i ørkenen. Etter tre dagsreiser ut i Etamørkenen slo de leir i Mara. Fra Mara dro de til Elim. I Elim var det tolv vannkilder og 70 palmetrær. Så slo de leir der.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes the Israelites moving from Succoth to Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness. No one is speaking; it's a narrative of their journey. The key message is about their continuous movement following God's guidance.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're on a big camping trip with your family. You leave one campsite and set up tents at a new place near a big forest. That's what this verse is telling us about the Israelites - they're moving to a new place to keep following God.
Historical Background
Numbers was written by Moses around 1400 BC. It records the journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land. The audience was primarily the Israelites, and the cultural setting was one of wandering and learning to trust in God's provision.
Living It Out Today
Today, this verse can remind us to trust God as we go through different phases of life, just as the Israelites had to trust God as they moved from place to place. For example, when starting a new job or moving to a new city, remember to look for God's guidance and provision.