Numbers 20:22
And the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, journeyed from Kadesh, and came unto mount Hor.
Original Language Analysis
וַיִּסְע֖וּ
journeyed
H5265
וַיִּסְע֖וּ
journeyed
Strong's:
H5265
Word #:
1 of 9
properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e., start on a journey
וַיָּבֹ֧אוּ
and came
H935
וַיָּבֹ֧אוּ
and came
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
3 of 9
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
בְנֵֽי
And the children
H1121
בְנֵֽי
And the children
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
4 of 9
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
5 of 9
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
6 of 9
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הָֽעֵדָ֖ה
even the whole congregation
H5712
הָֽעֵדָ֖ה
even the whole congregation
Strong's:
H5712
Word #:
7 of 9
a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd)
Cross References
Numbers 21:4And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way.Numbers 20:14And Moses sent messengers from Kadesh unto the king of Edom, Thus saith thy brother Israel, Thou knowest all the travail that hath befallen us:Numbers 20:1Then came the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, into the desert of Zin in the first month: and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there.
Historical Context
Mount Hor marked the border of Edomite territory. Its selection as Aaron's burial place may have symbolized the end of one era and the beginning of another. Aaron's death removed the high priest who had served since Sinai, marking profound transition in Israel's leadership structure.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you recognize that geographic or circumstantial changes signal spiritual transitions?
- What preparations is God making you through current circumstances for future transitions?
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Analysis & Commentary
After Edom's refusal, Israel 'came unto mount Hor'—the place where Aaron would die (verses 23-29). Geographic movement marked spiritual transitions. Arriving at this significant location reminded Israel that leadership transitions were near and that obedience to God's directions mattered more than any single leader's presence.