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Numbers 14:44 Cross-References
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“But they presumed to go up unto the hill top: nevertheless the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and Moses, departed not out of the camp.”
Numbers 14:44 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 14:44
But they presumed to go up unto the hill top—The verb presumed (וַיַּעְפִּלוּ vaya'apilu, to act presumptuously/swell up) suggests arrogant self-will despite clear divine prohibition. Their upward march (עָלָה alah) toward the hill country defied both God's judgment and Moses' warnings—epitomizing stiff-necked rebellion masquerading as courageous faith.Nevertheless the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and Moses, departed not out of the camp—The ark's absence underscores divine withdrawal from this unauthorized mission. Throughout Israel's history, ark presence signified God's power (Joshua 6:6...
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Cross-References for Numbers 14:44
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“and you didn't listen; but you rebelled against the commandment of Yahweh”
“the elders of Israel said”
“one thousand of every tribe”
“whether he is native-born or a foreigner”
“to seek out a resting place for them.”