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
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites had sent spies into Canaan and, upon hearing their fearful report, rebelled against God instead of trusting His promise to give them the land. Moses warned them not to go up and fight the inhabitants because God was not with them due to their unbelief, which would result in defeat by their enemies. This event occurred during the Israelites' wilderness wandering after the Exodus from Egypt.
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