Bible Verses About Departure
Bible verses about Departure
Understanding departure through scripture offers profound insights into life's transitions, both physical and spiritual. From leaving behind old ways to embracing eternal life, these verses illuminate the importance of faith, hope, and preparation. Exploring biblical accounts of departure, whether it's Abraham leaving his homeland or believers departing this earthly realm, encourages us to reflect on our own journeys. We are reminded that departure is not an end, but often a beginning, a stepping stone to something greater. By studying these passages, we gain wisdom to navigate change, find solace in times of loss, and strengthen our resolve to live lives worthy of the ultimate destination.
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And he dealt among all the people, even among the whole multitude of Israel, as well to the women as men, to every one a cake of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. So all the people departed every one to his house.
Egypt was glad when they departed: for the fear of them fell upon them.
So he brought him into his house, and gave provender unto the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.
Scripture Passages
When Joab and all the host that was with him were come, they told Joab, saying, Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he hath sent him away, and he is gone in peace.
And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.
And they said unto him, Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy servants come.
So Abram departed, as the Lord had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran.
And there went up with him both chariots and horsemen: and it was a very great company.
And David said to Ittai, Go and pass over. And Ittai the Gittite passed over, and all his men, and all the little ones that were with him.
And Moses went and returned to Jethro his father in law, and said unto him, Let me go, I pray thee, and return unto my brethren which are in Egypt, and see whether they be yet alive. And Jethro said to Moses, Go in peace.
And the Lord said unto Moses, Get thee up into this mount Abarim, and see the land which I have given unto the children of Israel.
They saw it, and so they marvelled; they were troubled, and hasted away.
And they departed from mount Hor, and pitched in Zalmonah.
And it came to pass, when Rachel had born Joseph, that Jacob said unto Laban, Send me away, that I may go unto mine own place, and to my country.
And Moses stripped Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son; and Aaron died there in the top of the mount: and Moses and Eleazar came down from the mount.
So Joshua blessed them, and sent them away: and they went unto their tents.
And it came to pass on the fourth day, when they arose early in the morning, that he rose up to depart: and the damsel’s father said unto his son in law, Comfort thine heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward go your way.
And when we departed from Horeb, we went through all that great and terrible wilderness, which ye saw by the way of the mountain of the Amorites, as the Lord our God commanded us; and we came to Kadesh–barnea.
And they departed from mount Hor, and pitched in Zalmonah.
And David said to Ittai, Go and pass over. And Ittai the Gittite passed over, and all his men, and all the little ones that were with him.
And they took their journey from Elim, and all the congregation of the children of Israel came unto the wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second month after their departing out of the land of Egypt.
And he said unto him, I will not go; but I will depart to mine own land, and to my kindred.
And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot that were men, beside children.
And the Lord went his way, as soon as he had left communing with Abraham: and Abraham returned unto his place.
And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two womenservants, and his eleven sons, and passed over the ford Jabbok.
And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from before Pharaoh.
And they departed from Hashmonah, and encamped at Moseroth.
Joab also and Abishai pursued after Abner: and the sun went down when they were come to the hill of Ammah, that lieth before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon.
And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over, toward the way of the wilderness.
And they did eat and drink, he and the men that were with him, and tarried all night; and they rose up in the morning, and he said, Send me away unto my master.
Wherefore didst thou flee away secretly, and steal away from me; and didst not tell me, that I might have sent thee away with mirth, and with songs, with tabret, and with harp?
And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he told him not that he fled.
And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten; after that she shall go.
And the man said, They are departed hence; for I heard them say, Let us go to Dothan. And Joseph went after his brethren, and found them in Dothan.
And all his servants passed on beside him; and all the Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, six hundred men which came after him from Gath, passed on before the king.
And when we departed from Horeb, we went through all that great and terrible wilderness, which ye saw by the way of the mountain of the Amorites, as the Lord our God commanded us; and we came to Kadesh–barnea.
And Jonathan answered Saul, David earnestly asked leave of me to go to Beth–lehem:
And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.
And Isaac sent away Jacob: and he went to Padan–aram unto Laban, son of Bethuel the Syrian, the brother of Rebekah, Jacob’s and Esau’s mother.
And Ahiah, the son of Ahitub, I–chabod’s brother, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eli, the Lord’s priest in Shiloh, wearing an ephod. And the people knew not that Jonathan was gone.
And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had.
And they laded their asses with the corn, and departed thence.
Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the Lord. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house.
Scriptural departure, as illustrated through these verses, encompasses physical exits, spiritual transitions, and even the ultimate release from earthly life. Whether it's Abraham leaving his homeland in obedience, the Israelites departing Egypt towards promised freedom, or Paul's poignant reflections on his impending death, the theme resonates with profound meaning. These passages challenge us to consider our own departures, both literal and figurative. Are we willing to leave behind the familiar for God's calling? Are we prepared to depart from sin and embrace righteousness? Contemplating these verses encourages us to trust God in every transition, recognizing that even in moments of loss or uncertainty, He remains a steadfast guide. May these scriptures inspire faith, courage, and a deeper understanding of God's purpose as we navigate life's inevitable departures.