And when king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt in the south, heard tell that Israel came by the way of the spies; then he fought against Israel, and took some of them prisoners.
What does Numbers 21:1 mean?
Before the people began their march round the country of Edom, the king of Arad, a Canaanite, who inhabited the southern part of the country, attacked them in the wilderness, and took some prisoners.
Key themes
Justice and mercyPilgrimageRebellionJudgment
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Keep this verse inside Numbers 21:1-3 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
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