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
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is recounting the Israelites' journey from Egypt and their failures along the way. This verse refers to the aftermath of the spies' report about Canaan, where the people rebelled against God's command and tried to enter the land without His blessing, resulting in a humiliating defeat. The Amorites, who were indigenous people living in the mountainous regions, aggressively pursued and scattered the Israelites like swarms of bees from Seir to Hormah, illustrating the consequences of their disobedience.
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