So I spake unto you; and ye would not hear, but rebelled against the commandment of the LORD, and went presumptuously up into the hill.
So I spoke to you, but you wouldn't listen. Instead, you rebelled against the LORD's command and boldly went up into the hills anyway.
Moses is reminding the Israelites how they refused to listen to God's warning and arrogantly tried to fight their enemies despite being told not to.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses is recounting the Israelites' history as they stand on the brink of entering the Promised Land, specifically recalling events from their time at Kadesh Barnea. After the spies returned with a fearful report, the people rebelled against God's command to take the land, and then presumptuously tried to go up the hill anyway, despite Moses warning them not to. This incident highlights the consequences of disobedience and lack of faith in God's timing and promises.
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