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Numbers 21:16

Numbers 21:16
And from thence they went to Beer: that is the well whereof the LORD spake unto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give them water.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Then Israel sang this song,.... Being affected with the free favour and good will of God towards them:

spring up, O…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Beer is probably the “Well,” afterward known as Beer-elim, the “well of heroes” Isa 15:8.

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Numbers 21:10-20

We have here an account of the several stages and removals of the children of Israel, till they came into the plains of…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

The journey in a westerly, or north-westerly, direction is here begun.

Beer The name means a -well" (R.V. marg.). It is…