And he said, Leave us not, I pray thee; forasmuch as thou knowest how we are to encamp in the wilderness, and thou mayest be to us instead of eyes.
And he said, 'Please don't leave us, because you know how we should set up camp in the wilderness, and you can be like eyes for us.'
Moses is asking his brother-in-law Hobab not to leave them because his knowledge of the wilderness would be invaluable as their guide.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were on their journey through the wilderness after receiving the Law at Mount Sinai, preparing to move toward the Promised Land. Moses pleaded with his father-in-law Hobab, a Midianite who knew the desert well, to stay and guide them because the Israelites lacked familiarity with the terrain and needed his expertise to find safe places to camp. This moment underscores their reliance on outside help during a time of great uncertainty and travel.
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