The Israelites Leave Sinai

The Israelites Leave Sinai

In the second year, after Israel’s departure from Egypt—on the twentieth day , of the second month—the cloud lifted from the Tabernacle of the Covenant. 

So, the Israelites set out, from the wilderness of Sinai, and traveled on, from place to place, until the cloud stopped, in the wilderness of Paran. 

When the people set out, for the first time, following the instructions, which the Lord had given through Moses, Judah’s troops led the way. 

They marched behind their banner, and their leader was Nahshon, son of Amminadab. 

They were joined by the troops, of the tribe of Issachar, led by Nethanel, son of Zuar, and the troops of the tribe of Zebulun, led by Eliab, son of Helon. 

Then, the Tabernacle was taken down, and the Gershonite and Merarite divisions, of the Levites, were next in the line of march, carrying the Tabernacle, with them. 

Reuben’s troops went next, marching behind their banner. 

Their leader was Elizur, son of Shedeur. 

They were joined by the troops of the tribe of Simeon, led by Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai, and the troops of the tribe of Gad, led by Eliasaph, son of Deuel. 

Next came the Kohathite division, of the Levites, carrying the sacred objects, from the Tabernacle. 

Before they arrived at the next camp, the Tabernacle would already be set up, at its new location. 

Ephraim’s troops went next, marching behind their banner. 

Their leader was Elishama, son of Ammihud. 

They were joined by the troops of the tribe of Manasseh, led by Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur, and the troops of the tribe of Benjamin, led by Abidan  son of Gideoni. 

Dan’s troops went last, marching behind their banner, and serving, as the rear guard, for all the tribal camps. 

Their leader was Ahiezer, son of Ammishaddai. 

They were joined by the troops of the tribe of Asher, led by Pagiel, son of Ocran, and the troops of the tribe of Naphtali, led by Ahira, son of Enan. 

This was the order, in which the Israelites marched, division by division. 

Numbers 10:11–28 (NLT)

Praise be to God!


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