Exodus 15:27

And they came to Elim, where were twelve wells of water, and threescore and ten palm trees: and they encamped there by the waters.

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Other Translations for Exodus 15:27

BSB

Then they came to Elim, where there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they camped there by the waters.

AKJV

And they came to Elim, where were twelve wells of water, and three score and ten palm trees: and they encamped there by the waters.

CPDV

Then the sons of Israel arrived in Elim, where there were twelve fountains of water and seventy palm trees. And they camped next to the waters.

ERV

And they came to Elim, where were twelve springs of water, and threescore and ten palm trees: and they encamped there by the waters.

NHEB

They came to Elim, where there were twelve springs of water, and seventy palm trees: and they camped there by the waters.

SMT

And they will come to Ailam; and twelve fountains of water there, and seventy palm trees: and they encamped there by the waters.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 15:27

AndtheycameH935VerbtoElimH362Proper Name LocationwhereweretwelveH8147Noun wellsH5869NounofwaterH4325Noun MasculineandthreescoreandtenH7657NounpalmtreesH8558Noun MasculineandtheyencampedH2583VerbtherebythewatersH4325Noun Masculine

Commentary for Exodus 15:27

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Overview of Exodus 15:27

Summary

Abundant oasis provides rest and resource refreshment

Place

Elim

Event

Israel reaches oasis with water and palms

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC