And ye returned and wept before the LORD; but the LORD would not hearken to your voice, nor give ear unto you.
So you came back and cried before the LORD, but the LORD would not listen to your voice or pay attention to you.
The writer is describing how the Israelites wept and pleaded with God, but He refused to listen to them because of their previous disobedience.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Moses' recounting of the Israelites' history in Deuteronomy, as they prepared to enter the Promised Land after years of wandering. It refers to the aftermath of the spies' report from Canaan, where the people rebelled in fear and refused to obey God's command to take the land, leading to His judgment. Despite their later pleas and weeping, God did not respond because of their persistent disobedience.
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