Numbers 21:4
Numbers · Old Testament · Chapter 21
“And 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 21:4
What Does Numbers 21:4 Mean?
Numbers 21:4 is found in the book of Numbers, chapter 21, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wilderness.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Numbers 21:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Deuteronomy 6:16“Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted him in Massah.”Exodus 6:9“And Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but they hearkened not unto Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage.”Judges 11:18“Then they went along through the wilderness, and compassed the land of Edom, and the land of Moab, and came by the east side of the land of Moab, and pitched on the other side of Arnon, but came not within the border of Moab: for Arnon was the border of Moab.”Deuteronomy 2:1“Then we turned, and took our journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea, as the LORD spake unto me: and we compassed mount Seir many days.”Numbers 32:7“And wherefore discourage ye the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD hath given them?”Acts 14:22“Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.”Numbers 20:22“And the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, journeyed from Kadesh, and came unto mount Hor.”Numbers 32:9“For when they went up unto the valley of Eshcol, and saw the land, they discouraged the heart of the children of Israel, that they should not go into the land which the LORD had given them.”Numbers 33:37“And they removed from Kadesh, and pitched in mount Hor, in the edge of the land of Edom.”Numbers 33:41“And they departed from mount Hor, and pitched in Zalmonah.”1 Thessalonians 3:3“That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.”Numbers 14:25“(Now the Amalekites and the Canaanites dwelt in the valley.) Tomorrow turn you, and get you into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea.”Numbers 20:18“And Edom said unto him, Thou shalt not pass by me, lest I come out against thee with the sword.”Numbers 20:27“And Moses did as the LORD commanded: and they went up into mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.”Deuteronomy 1:40“But as for you, turn you, and take your journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea.”Deuteronomy 2:5“Meddle not with them; for I will not give you of their land, no, not so much as a foot breadth; because I have given mount Seir unto Esau for a possession.”2 Kings 3:8“And he said, Which way shall we go up? And he answered, The way through the wilderness of Edom.”
People & Places
EsauEdomMount HorRed Sea
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