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40In the morning, however, they got up early and went up to the ridge of the hill country, saying, “Here we are; and we will go up to the place which the Lord has promised, for we have sinned.” 41But Moses said, “Why then are you violating the command of the Lord, when doing so will not succeed? 42Do not go up, for the Lord is not among you, to prevent you from being defeated by your enemies.