1. The Canaanite king of Arad, ruling in the Negev, heard that Israel was advancing up the road to Atharim. He attacked Israel and took prisoners of war.
10-15. The People of Israel set out and camped at Oboth. They left Oboth and camped at Iye Abarim in the wilderness that faces Moab on the east. They went from there and pitched camp in the Zered Valley. Their next camp was alongside the Arnon River, which marks the border between Amorite country and Moab. The Book of the Wars of God refers to this place:Waheb in Suphah,the canyons of Arnon;Along the canyon ravinesthat lead to the village ArAnd lean hard againstthe border of Moab.
16-18. They went on to Beer (The Well), where God said to Moses, “Gather the people; I’ll give them water.” That’s where Israel sang this song:Erupt, Well!Sing the Song of the Well,the well sunk by princes,Dug out by the peoples’ leadersdigging with their scepters and staffs.