Numbers 14:26-45
14:28 a Israel’s disobedience brought on the consequences they feared would come from obeying.14:34 b each day: Cp. 13:25 c.
• to have me for an enemy: Cp. Ezek 5:8 d; 21:3 e.
Summary for Num 14:39-45: 14:39-45 f The threat of divine punishment for their sins brought grief to the people of Israel, but their hearts were still rebellious and they again disobeyed the Lord’s command (14:25 g). The promise of God’s presence had been the basis for Caleb and Joshua’s initial confidence (14:9 h), but God would not fight alongside the Israelites until all the rebels had died.
14:43 i The Lord will abandon you because you have abandoned the Lord: Moses’ prediction summarizes the whole chapter.
14:44 j The Ark symbolized God’s presence and blessings (cp. 1 Sam 4:1-11 k).
14:45 l Hormah means “destruction” in Hebrew (see 21:1-3 m).
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