Numbers 14:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Just don't rebel against the LORD, and don't be afraid of the people living in that land. They will be as easy to defeat as eating bread. Their protection has left them, and the LORD is with us, so don't fear them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is encouraging the Israelites not to rebel against God or fear their enemies, because God is with them and will make victory easy.

📚 Historical Context

This was spoken by Joshua and Caleb to the Israelites after twelve spies had explored the Promised Land. Ten spies had given a fearful report about the strong inhabitants, causing the people to panic and want to return to Egypt. Joshua and Caleb were trying to convince the people to trust God and move forward with His plan to take the land.

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