KJV ORIGINAL
For indeed the hand of the LORD was against them, to destroy them from among the host, until they were consumed.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD was definitely working against them to completely remove them from the army until none of them were left.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God was actively working to remove a specific generation from Israel's army until they were all gone.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to God's judgment on the generation of Israelites who refused to enter the Promised Land after the negative report from the spies at Kadesh-barnea. Because of their lack of faith and rebellion, God decreed that entire generation (except Joshua and Caleb) would die in the wilderness over the course of 40 years before their children could enter Canaan.
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