Numbers 21:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Israel vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If thou wilt indeed deliver this people into my hand, then I will utterly destroy their cities.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Israel made a promise to the LORD, saying, 'If you will truly give us victory over these people, then we will completely destroy their cities.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The Israelites made a solemn promise to God that if He gave them victory over their enemies, they would completely destroy the enemy cities as an offering to Him.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were journeying through the wilderness toward the Promised Land when they faced an attack from the Canaanite king of Arad, who captured some of their people. In response to this threat, the Israelites made a vow to the Lord, promising to utterly destroy the cities of their enemies if God would deliver them from this danger. This reflects the ongoing pattern of Israel's reliance on God for protection and victory during their conquests.

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