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So I spoke to you, and you didn`t listen; but you rebelled against the commandment of Yahweh, and were presumptuous, and went up into the hill-country.

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The Two Faces of Rebellion

Commentators explain that Israel's rebellion was two-sided. First, they refused to advance when God commanded, and now, they presumptuously advance when God has forbidden it. This shows that rebellion is not just one type of action, but any choice that sets one's own will against God's specific, timely command.

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Deuteronomy

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 1:43

19th Century

Bishop

The last clause comes from Numbers 14:44.

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 1:43

17th Century

Pastor

So I spoke to you The words, the orders he had received from the Lord to deliver to them:

and you woul…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 1:19–46

17th Century

Minister

Moses reminds the Israelites of their march from Horeb to Kadesh-barnea, through that great and terrible wilderness. He shows how near they were to…