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Wandering In The Wilderness

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The wilderness of the wandering was the region in which Israel lived and traveled after leaving Egypt and before entering Canaan. Their prolonged stay followed rebellion at Kadesh and lasted until the unbelieving generation had died.

Definition

The wilderness of the wandering was the region in which Israel remained and traveled after leaving Egypt and before entering Canaan. The prolonged stay followed the nation’s unbelief and rebellion at Kadesh, after which the unbelieving generation had to die in the wilderness.

Biblical Usage

It is associated with Israel’s wilderness wandering between Egypt and the Promised Land, especially the period resulting from the people’s refusal to enter Canaan.

Historical Background

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
[Wilderness Of The Wandering OF THE WANDERING]
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