Numbers 21:19
New International Version
from Mattanah to Nahaliel, from Nahaliel to Bamoth,

New Living Translation
Nahaliel, and Bamoth.

English Standard Version
and from Mattanah to Nahaliel, and from Nahaliel to Bamoth,

Berean Standard Bible
and from Mattanah to Nahaliel, and from Nahaliel to Bamoth,

King James Bible
And from Mattanah to Nahaliel: and from Nahaliel to Bamoth:

New King James Version
from Mattanah to Nahaliel, from Nahaliel to Bamoth,

New American Standard Bible
and from Mattanah to Nahaliel, and from Nahaliel to Bamoth,

NASB 1995
and from Mattanah to Nahaliel, and from Nahaliel to Bamoth,

NASB 1977
and from Mattanah to Nahaliel, and from Nahaliel to Bamoth,

Legacy Standard Bible
and from Mattanah to Nahaliel, and from Nahaliel to Bamoth,

Amplified Bible
and from Mattanah to Nahaliel, and from Nahaliel to Bamoth,

Christian Standard Bible
from Mattanah to Nahaliel, from Nahaliel to Bamoth,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
from Mattanah to Nahaliel, from Nahaliel to Bamoth,

American Standard Version
and from Mattanah to Nahaliel; and from Nahaliel to Bamoth;

Contemporary English Version
then at Nahaliel, and then at Bamoth.

English Revised Version
and from Mattanah to Nahaliel: and from Nahaliel to Bamoth:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
and from Mattanah to Nahaliel, and from Nahaliel to Bamoth,

Good News Translation
and from there they went on to Nahaliel, and from Nahaliel to Bamoth,

International Standard Version
then from Mattanah to Nahaliel, from Nahaliel to Bamoth,

Majority Standard Bible
and from Mattanah to Nahaliel, and from Nahaliel to Bamoth,

NET Bible
and from Mattanah to Nahaliel; and from Nahaliel to Bamoth;

New Heart English Bible
and from Mattanah to Nahaliel; and from Nahaliel to Bamoth;

Webster's Bible Translation
And from Mattanah to Nahaliel: and from Nahaliel to Bamoth:

World English Bible
and from Mattanah to Nahaliel; and from Nahaliel to Bamoth;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and from Mattanah to Nahaliel, and from Nahaliel to Bamoth,

Young's Literal Translation
and from Mattanah to Nahaliel, and from Nahaliel to Bamoth,

Smith's Literal Translation
And from Mattanah to the Valley of God; and from the Valley of God to Bamoth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
From Mathana unto Nahaliel: from Nahaliel unto Bamoth.

Catholic Public Domain Version
They went from the wilderness to Mattanah, from Mattanah to Nahaliel, from Nahaliel to Bamoth,

New American Bible
From Beer to Nahaliel, from Nahaliel to Bamoth,

New Revised Standard Version
from Mattanah to Nahaliel, from Nahaliel to Bamoth,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And from Mattanah to Nahaliel; and from Nahaliel to Bamoth;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And from Matne to Nakhlayel and from Nakhlayel to Bemuth.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and from Mattanah to Nahaliel; and from Nahaliel to Bamoth;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and from Manthanain to Naaliel, and from Naaliel to Bamoth, and from Bamoth to Janen, which is in the plain of Moab as seen from the top of the quarried rock that looks toward the wilderness.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Journey to Moab
18The princes dug the well; the nobles of the people hollowed it out with their scepters and with their staffs.” From the wilderness the Israelites went on to Mattanah, 19and from Mattanah to Nahaliel, and from Nahaliel to Bamoth, 20and from Bamoth to the valley in Moab where the top of Pisgah overlooks the wasteland.…

Cross References
John 3:14-15
Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, / that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life.

1 Corinthians 10:9-11
We should not test Christ, as some of them did, and were killed by snakes. / And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel. / Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.

Deuteronomy 2:13-14
“Now arise and cross over the Brook of Zered.” So we crossed over the Brook of Zered. / The time we spent traveling from Kadesh-barnea until we crossed over the Brook of Zered was thirty-eight years, until that entire generation of fighting men had perished from the camp, as the LORD had sworn to them.

Psalm 78:15-16
He split the rocks in the wilderness and gave them drink as abundant as the seas. / He brought streams from the stone and made water flow down like rivers.

Isaiah 12:3
With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation,

John 4:10-14
Jesus answered, “If you knew the gift of God and who is asking you for a drink, you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” / “Sir,” the woman replied, “You have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where then will You get this living water? / Are You greater than our father Jacob, who gave us this well and drank from it himself, as did his sons and his livestock?” ...

Exodus 17:6
Behold, I will stand there before you by the rock at Horeb. And when you strike the rock, water will come out of it for the people to drink.” So Moses did this in the sight of the elders of Israel.

Deuteronomy 8:15
He led you through the vast and terrifying wilderness with its venomous snakes and scorpions, a thirsty and waterless land. He brought you water from the rock of flint.

Psalm 105:41
He opened a rock, and water gushed out; it flowed like a river in the desert.

Isaiah 48:21
They did not thirst when He led them through the deserts; He made water flow for them from the rock; He split the rock, and water gushed out.

2 Kings 3:16-17
and he said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Dig this valley full of ditches.’ / For the LORD says, ‘You will not see wind or rain, but the valley will be filled with water, and you will drink—you and your cattle and your animals.’

1 Corinthians 10:4
and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ.

John 7:37-38
On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. / Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’”

Nehemiah 9:15
In their hunger You gave them bread from heaven; in their thirst You brought them water from the rock. You told them to go in and possess the land that You had sworn to give them.

Psalm 114:8
who turned the rock into a pool, the flint into a fountain of water!


Treasury of Scripture

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1. Israel destroys the Canaanites at Hormah
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7. They repenting are healed by a bronze serpent
10. Various journeys of the Israelites
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and from Mattanah to Nahaliel
Mattanah, meaning "gift" in Hebrew, is a location mentioned during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. This name may symbolize the provision and blessings from God during their travels. The journey from Mattanah to Nahaliel represents a stage in the Israelites' progress towards the Promised Land. Nahaliel, meaning "valley of God," suggests a place of divine presence and sustenance. This transition from Mattanah to Nahaliel can be seen as a movement from receiving God's gifts to experiencing His ongoing provision and guidance. The journey reflects the spiritual progression of the Israelites, who are learning to trust in God's faithfulness.

and from Nahaliel to Bamoth
Bamoth, meaning "high places," indicates a location of elevation, possibly used for worship or as a lookout point. The movement from Nahaliel to Bamoth signifies a shift from the valley, a place of sustenance, to the high places, which often symbolize encounters with God or significant spiritual experiences. In biblical history, high places were sometimes associated with pagan worship, but they also served as sites for significant encounters with God, such as Moses receiving the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. This transition can be seen as a metaphor for the Israelites' journey towards a deeper relationship with God, moving from receiving His provision to seeking His presence and revelation. The progression from Nahaliel to Bamoth underscores the theme of spiritual ascent and the pursuit of holiness.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Mattanah
A location mentioned in the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. The name "Mattanah" means "gift" in Hebrew, symbolizing God's provision for His people during their travels.

2. Nahaliel
Another stop in the Israelites' journey. The name "Nahaliel" translates to "valley of God" or "torrent of God," indicating a place of divine encounter or blessing.

3. Bamoth
A location that means "high places" in Hebrew. It signifies a place of elevation, possibly both physically and spiritually, as the Israelites continue their journey towards the Promised Land.

4. The Israelites
The people of God, led by Moses, journeying from Egypt to the Promised Land. Their travels are marked by God's guidance and provision.

5. The Wilderness Journey
The broader context of the Israelites' 40-year journey through the wilderness, characterized by trials, divine interventions, and lessons in faith and obedience.
Teaching Points
God's Provision in the Journey
Just as God provided for the Israelites at each stop, He provides for us in our spiritual journey. Trust in His provision even when the path seems uncertain.

Significance of Names and Places
The names of places like Mattanah and Nahaliel remind us of God's gifts and presence. Reflect on the "places" in your life where God has shown His faithfulness.

Spiritual Elevation
Moving from Nahaliel to Bamoth symbolizes spiritual growth. Seek to rise above challenges and grow closer to God, reaching new "heights" in your faith.

Journey with Purpose
The Israelites' journey was not aimless; it had a divine purpose. Consider the purpose God has for your life's journey and how each step is part of His plan.

Faith in the Wilderness
The wilderness journey teaches reliance on God. In your own "wilderness" experiences, lean on God for strength and guidance.Verse 19. - And from Mattanah to Nahaliel. The latter name, which means "the brook of God," seems to be still retained by the Encheileh, one of the northern affluents of the Wady Mojeb. From Nahaliel to Bamoth. Bamoth simply means "heights" or "high places," and was therefore a frequent name. This Bamoth maybe the same as the Bamoth-Baal of chapter Numbers 22:41; Joshua 13:17, but it is uncertain. A Beth-Bamoth is mentioned on the Moabite stone.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and from Mattanah
וּמִמַּתָּנָ֖ה (ū·mim·mat·tā·nāh)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4980: Mattanah -- a place East of the Jordan

to Nahaliel,
נַחֲלִיאֵ֑ל (na·ḥă·lî·’êl)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5160: Nahaliel -- 'valley of God', a place East of the Dead Sea

and from Nahaliel
וּמִנַּחֲלִיאֵ֖ל (ū·min·na·ḥă·lî·’êl)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5160: Nahaliel -- 'valley of God', a place East of the Dead Sea

to Bamoth,
בָּמֽוֹת׃ (bā·mō·wṯ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1120: Bamoth -- 'high place', a place in Moab


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