KJV ORIGINAL
And he said unto him, I will not go; but I will depart to mine own land, and to my kindred.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he said to him, 'I will not go with you; instead, I will return to my own country and to my family.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows someone declining an invitation to join a journey, choosing instead to return home to their own people and land.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites are preparing to depart from Mount Sinai after receiving the Law, as they begin their wilderness journey toward the Promised Land. Moses invites his Midianite brother-in-law, Hobab, to join them, possibly valuing his expertise in navigating the desert terrain. However, Hobab chooses to decline and return to his own people, reflecting the personal loyalties and cultural ties of that era.
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