And they departed from mount Hor, and encamped at Zalmonah.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Salmona, where it is thought by some that God sent the fiery serpents, chap. xxi. 6. The Israelites being refused a passage by the Idumeans and Moabites, God orders them to measure back their steps towards Asiongaber, and to go round their territories. (Calmet)