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More Than Just a Bad Road
Commentators explain the Israelites' discouragement was multifaceted. They faced a physically grueling journey through a hot, sandy, and barren desert. Psychologically, they were also demoralized because this long detour meant turning their backs on the Promised Land and heading away from their goal.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 21:4
18th Century
Theologian
The direct route to Moab through the valleys of Edom having been closed to them (Numbers 20:20–21), they were compelled to turn southwa…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 21:4
19th Century
Bishop
Because of the way— Better, in (or, on) the way. In addition to all the hardships and dangers of the jo…
Charles Spurgeon
On Numbers 21:1–4
19th Century
Preacher
They were not allowed to go through the land of Edom. They therefore had to turn around and go directly away from the land where they one day hoped…
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John Calvin
On Numbers 21:4
16th Century
Theologian
And they journeyed from mount Hor. This is also narrated to their credit, that they endured the weariness of a long and circuitous march, …
John Gill
On Numbers 21:4
17th Century
Pastor
And they journeyed from Mount Hor
After the battle with the king of Arad, and the defeat of him:
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 21:4–9
17th Century
Minister
The children of Israel were wearied by a long march around the land of Edom. They spoke discontentedly of what God had done for them and distrustfu…