Likewise when the LORD sent you from Kadeshbarnea, saying, Go up and possess the land which I have given you; then ye rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God, and ye believed him not, nor hearkened to his voice.
And when the LORD sent you from Kadesh-barnea, saying, 'Go up and take possession of the land I have given you,' you rebelled against the LORD your God's command. You didn't believe Him or listen to His voice.
This verse reminds the Israelites how they refused to trust God and enter the Promised Land when He first commanded them to do so.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is recounting the Israelites' history to the new generation as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, emphasizing their repeated failures to trust God. At Kadesh Barnea, God explicitly commanded them to go in and take the land He had promised after their exodus from Egypt, but they chose to rebel by doubting His power and refusing to obey. This event reflects the broader theme of Israel's unbelief despite God's miraculous provisions during their wilderness journey.
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