The travel of the Israelites through the desert is more than a simple physical movement; it represents a meaningful process of spiritual growth. Leaving their previous encampment symbolizes breaking away from a state of spiritual lowness. By choosing to do the will of God, the people successfully elevate themselves from this bottom level and move forward on their path [אדרת אליהו].
Reaching their new destination marks the completion of this upward climb. This resting place embodies a state of holiness, hinting at the pleasant scent of the Torah and its commandments that the Israelites now actively embrace [שפתי כהן].