¹² the Israelites set out from the Sinai Wilderness until the cloud indicated they should stop in the Paran Wilderness. ¹³ This was the first time they were organized and traveled in this manner—as the Eternal had instructed through Moses.

¹⁴ First the Judahite division left, following their banner. Judah’s tribal troops were led by Nahshon, Amminadab’s son.