According to all that thou desiredst of the LORD thy God in Horeb in the day of the assembly, saying, Let me not hear again the voice of the LORD my God, neither let me see this great fire any more, that I die not.
This is exactly what you asked the LORD your God for at Mount Horeb on the day when everyone gathered together. You said, 'Don't let me hear the voice of the LORD my God again, and don't let me see this great fire anymore, or I will die.'
The writer is reminding the Israelites that they once begged God not to speak to them directly because His presence was so overwhelming and terrifying.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is recounting the history of Israel to the new generation as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, reminding them of key events from their past. At Mount Horeb, the Israelites had experienced God's overwhelming presence through thunder, lightning, and a great fire during the giving of the Ten Commandments, which filled them with fear. As a result, they begged Moses to act as their intermediary so they wouldn't have to hear God's voice directly again, fearing it would lead to their death.
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