And when we cried unto the LORD, he heard our voice, and sent an angel, and hath brought us forth out of Egypt: and, behold, we are in Kadesh, a city in the uttermost of thy border:
When we cried out to the LORD, he heard our prayer and sent an angel who brought us out of Egypt. And now, look, we are here in Kadesh, a city at the edge of your territory.
The writer is reminding someone that God heard Israel's prayers, sent help through an angel, and delivered them from Egypt to where they now stand at the border.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness after their Exodus from Egypt, facing various challenges as they sought to enter the Promised Land. At this point, they had arrived at Kadesh, a location near the border of Edom, and Moses was sending messengers to the king of Edom to request peaceful passage through their territory. This verse is part of the Israelites' appeal, recounting God's miraculous deliverance to emphasize their reliance on divine guidance.
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