Numbers 21:4

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They traveled from Mount Hor by the way to the Red Sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way.

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The Exodus RouteThe route of the Israelites out of Egypt through the Sinai wilderness toward Canaan.

Historical maps are public-domain atlas plates, digitized by Wikimedia Commons.

Israel left the Way of the Red Sea, south of Edom, and traveled around Edom rather than through its territory after Edom refused passage. The other named sites belong to the wider wilderness and Transjordan itinerary, marking Israel’s approach toward

Places in this passage

Numbers 21:4 mentions Ammon, Arnon, Bashan, Dibon, Edom, Edrei, Egypt, Jabbok, Jeshimon, King’s Highway, Mattanah, Medeba, Moab, Negeb, Valley of Zered, Waheb and Way of the Red Sea.

Photo of Ammon — Ammon · Berthold Werner