And the Amorites, which dwelt in that mountain, came out against you, and chased you, as bees do, and destroyed you in Seir, even unto Hormah.
The Amorites who lived in those mountains came out to fight against you and chased you like a swarm of bees attacks, and they defeated you all the way from Seir to Hormah.
This verse describes how the Amorites defeated the Israelites in battle, chasing them across a long distance like angry bees pursuing someone who disturbed their hive.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to Israel's failed attempt to enter the Promised Land from the south after they had refused to trust God and enter when He first commanded them to do so (Numbers 13-14). As punishment for their disobedience and lack of faith, God allowed their enemies to defeat them when they tried to take the land on their own terms. This defeat happened at places called Seir and Hormah in the wilderness area south of Canaan.
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