Num 14:39-45 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Num 14:39-45: 14:39-45 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 ). The promise of God’s presence had been the basis for Caleb and Joshua’s initial confidence (14:9 ), but God would not fight alongside the Israelites until all the rebels had died.

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‏ Numbers 14:39-45

Summary for Num 14:39-45: 14:39-45 ^a 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 ^b). The promise of God’s presence had been the basis for Caleb and Joshua’s initial confidence (14:9 ^c), but God would not fight alongside the Israelites until all the rebels had died.
14:43 ^d The Lord will abandon you because you have abandoned the Lord: Moses’ prediction summarizes the whole chapter.
14:44 ^e The Ark symbolized God’s presence and blessings (cp. 1 Sam 4:1-11 ^f).
14:45 ^g Hormah means “destruction” in Hebrew (see 21:1-3 ^h).