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Don`t go up, for Yahweh isn`t among you; that you not be struck down before your enemies.
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The Visible Absence of God
Commentators explain that Moses' warning was based on tangible evidence. The visible signs of God's presence and guidance—specifically the pillar of cloud and the Ark of the Covenant—were not moving. For Israel to advance without these was a clear act of defiance, as they were proceeding without their divine guide and protector.
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19th Century
Anglican
Go not up, for the Lord is not among you. —Moses had already received the command which is contained in Numbers 14:25. He…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Go not up, for the Lord [is] not among you And therefore could not expect success, for victory is of the Lord; the Targum…
Presbyterian
Some of the Israelites were now earnest to go forward toward Canaan. But it came too late. If people would only be as earnest for heaven while thei…
