And ye murmured in your tents, and said, Because the LORD hated us, he hath brought us forth out of the land of Egypt, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to destroy us.
And you complained in your tents, saying, 'Because the LORD hates us, he brought us out of Egypt just to hand us over to the Amorites so they could destroy us.'
The writer is describing how the Israelites complained and wrongly accused God of hating them when they faced challenges, instead of trusting His good intentions.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is retelling the story of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the edge of the Promised Land, as they prepared to enter Canaan. After the spies returned with reports of formidable enemies, the people complained in their tents, wrongly accusing God of hating them and leading them out of Egypt only to face destruction. This event underscores the Israelites' pattern of doubt despite God's repeated demonstrations of power and faithfulness during their exodus.
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