Numbers 14:42 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Go not up, for the LORD is not among you; that ye be not smitten before your enemies.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Don't go up to fight, because the LORD is not with you. If you do, your enemies will defeat you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse warns that attempting to fight without God's presence and blessing will lead to certain defeat.

📚 Historical Context

This warning came after the Israelites had rebelled against God's plan to enter the Promised Land, showing fear of the inhabitants rather than trusting God. When they realized their mistake and tried to attack anyway without Moses or the Ark of the Covenant, Moses warned them that God would not be with them in this unauthorized battle. The Israelites ignored this warning and were indeed defeated by the Amalekites and Canaanites.

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