And the LORD said unto me, Say unto them, Go not up, neither fight; for I am not among you; lest ye be smitten before your enemies.
And the LORD said to me, 'Tell them not to go up there or fight, because I will not be with you. If you do, your enemies will defeat you.'
God is telling Moses to warn the Israelites not to fight without His presence and blessing, or they will be defeated.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is recounting the Israelites' experiences during their wilderness journey after escaping Egypt. The people had just heard a fearful report from the spies about the inhabitants of the Promised Land and rebelled against God's command to enter it, leading to His anger and refusal to support their subsequent attempt to fight. As a result, God instructed Moses to warn them not to proceed, emphasizing that without His presence, they would face defeat by their enemies.
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