Numbers 10:30 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he said unto him, I will not go; but I will depart to mine own land, and to my kindred.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And he said to him, 'I will not go with you; instead, I will return to my own country and to my family.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows someone declining an invitation to join a journey, choosing instead to return home to their own people and land.

📚 Historical Context

This is Hobab's (Moses' brother-in-law) initial response when Moses asked him to accompany the Israelites on their journey to the Promised Land. Hobab was a Midianite who knew the wilderness well, and Moses hoped his knowledge would help guide them through the desert terrain. This conversation took place as the Israelites were preparing to leave Mount Sinai after receiving the Law.

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