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 Kadeshbarnea.
When we left Mount Horeb, we traveled through that vast and frightening wilderness that you saw on the way to the Amorite mountains, just as the LORD our God had told us to do. And we arrived at Kadesh-barnea.
Moses is reminding the Israelites how they obeyed God's command to leave Mount Sinai and journey through the dangerous wilderness until they reached a key stopping point called Kadesh-barnea.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is retelling the story of the Israelites' journey after leaving Mount Horeb, where they had received God's Law, as they traveled through a harsh and intimidating wilderness. This route was directly commanded by God, leading them past the mountain of the Amorites toward Kadesh Barnea, a significant stopping point on their way to the Promised Land. It reflects the ongoing theme of God's guidance during the Exodus period, emphasizing obedience amid challenges.
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