Deuteronomy 1:26 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Notwithstanding ye would not go up, but rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But you refused to go up and take the land, and you rebelled against what the LORD your God had commanded you to do.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses is reminding the Israelites that they disobeyed God's direct command to enter and conquer the Promised Land when they had the chance.

📚 Historical Context

This refers to the incident at Kadesh Barnea where the Israelites, after receiving a negative report from ten of the twelve spies about the inhabitants of Canaan, refused to enter the Promised Land despite God's command. This act of disobedience led to their 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. Moses is recounting this history as the new generation prepares to finally enter the land their parents had rejected.

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