And the LORD hearkened to the voice of Israel, and delivered up the Canaanites; and they utterly destroyed them and their cities: and he called the name of the place Hormah.
And the LORD listened to Israel's request and handed over the Canaanites to them. Israel completely destroyed them and their cities, and they named that place Hormah.
God is showing that He listens to His people's prayers and gives them victory over their enemies when they call on Him.
📚 Historical Context
During the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, they faced an attack from the Canaanite king of Arad, who sought to hinder their progress toward the Promised Land. In response, the Israelites made a vow to the Lord, promising to utterly destroy the Canaanites and their cities if God delivered them. God heard their plea and granted victory, leading to the destruction and the renaming of the place as Hormah, which signifies complete devotion to destruction as a fulfillment of their oath.
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