Also the LORD was angry with me for your sakes, saying, Thou also shalt not go in thither.
The LORD was also angry with me because of what you did, and He said to me, 'You will not enter that land either.'
Moses is explaining that God was angry with him because of the people's disobedience, and as a result, Moses would not be allowed to enter the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering his final speeches to the Israelites on the plains of Moab, just before they enter the Promised Land, as he recounts their journey and God's dealings with them. This verse specifically refers to Moses' own exclusion from entering Canaan, which stemmed from his disobedience at the waters of Meribah in Numbers 20, where he struck the rock instead of speaking to it as God commanded, showing God's anger due to the people's ongoing rebellion. As a result, Moses was held accountable for his actions, illustrating the seriousness of leadership and obedience in the biblical narrative.
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