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amped before they reached the Arnon (Nu 21:12). In De 2:13 f, the crossing of the brook Zered marks the end of the 38 years' desert wanderings.
Where is Zered in the Bible?
The Zered Brook was a significant waterway located east of the Dead Sea in the region of Moab, marking a crucial boundary in ancient Israel's geography. In biblical history, the Zered is most notably remembered as the brook that the Israelites crossed after completing their 38 years of wilderness wanderings, as recorded in Numbers 21:12 and Deuteronomy 2:13-14. This crossing represented a pivotal moment in the Exodus narrative, signifying the end of God's judgment period in the desert and the beginning of Israel's entry into the lands east of the Jordan River. The exact modern location remains debated among scholars, though it is generally identified with a valley in the area south and east of the Dead Sea. Theologically, the crossing of the Zered symbolized God's faithfulness in completing the wilderness punishment and fulfilling His promise to bring the next generation into the promised land.
In Scripture2 biblical books; 1 with study content
- Numbers
- Deuteronomy
Zered
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)amped before they reached the Arnon (Nu 21:12). In De 2:13 f, the crossing of the brook Zered marks the end of the 38 years' desert wanderings. It has often been identified with Wady el-`Achsa, which runs up from the southeastern corner of the Dead Sea. A fatal objection to this is that the host had entered the wilderness to the East of Moab before they crossed the Zered (Nu 21:11), while Wady el-`Achsa must have formed the southern boundary of Moab. We may conclude with certainty that one of the confluents of Wady Kerak is intended, but which, it is impossible now to say.
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See ZARETHAN.
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