While in the wilderness, how long would the Israelites camp in each place?

for about a month

for as long as Moses said they must stay

for several days

for as long as the pillar of cloud stayed there

1 answer

The Israelites would camp in each place for as long as the pillar of cloud stayed there. According to the biblical account in Exodus and Numbers, they followed the guidance of the pillar of cloud during the day and the pillar of fire at night, moving only when instructed.