World English Bible
Numbers 14:41
“Moses said, "Why now do you disobey the commandment of Yahweh, since it shall not prosper?”
Verse in context — Numbers 14
39
Moses told these words to all the children of Israel: and the people mourned greatly.
40
They rose up early in the morning, and went up to the top of the mountain, saying, "Behold, we are here, and will go up to the place which Yahweh has promised: for we have sinned.
41
Moses said, "Why now do you disobey the commandment of Yahweh, since it shall not prosper?
42
Don't go up, for Yahweh isn't among you; that you not be struck down before your enemies.
43
For there the Amalekite and the Canaanite are before you, and you shall fall by the sword: because you are turned back from following Yahweh, therefore Yahweh will not be with you.
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Israel’s wilderness journey, marked by rebellion, discipline, and God’s faithfulness.
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