KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
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.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling Moses to warn the Israelites not to fight without His presence and blessing, or they will be defeated.
📚 Historical Context
This comes after the Israelites' initial refusal to enter the Promised Land due to fear of the giants and fortified cities. When they finally decided they wanted to fight after hearing God's judgment, it was too late - God had already declared that generation would not enter the land. Moses is recounting how God refused to go with them in their belated attempt at conquest.
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