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Because you have turned away from the LORD, he will not be with you and you will fall by the sword.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/numbers/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> When you face the Amalekites and Canaanites in battle, you will be slaughtered. The LORD will abandon you because you have abandoned the LORD.” <a href="/esv/numbers/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> For there the Amalekites and the Canaanites are facing you, and you shall fall by the sword. Because you have turned back from following the LORD, the LORD will not be with you.” <a href="/bsb/numbers/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For there the Amalekites and Canaanites will face you, and you will fall by the sword. Because you have turned away from the LORD, He will not be with you.” <a href="/kjv/numbers/14.htm">King James Bible</a> For the Amalekites and the Canaanites are there before you, and ye shall fall by the sword: because ye are turned away from the LORD, therefore the LORD will not be with you. <a href="/nkjv/numbers/14.htm">New King James Version</a> For the Amalekites and the Canaanites are there before you, and you shall fall by the sword; because you have turned away from the LORD, the LORD will not be with you.” <a href="/nasb_/numbers/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For the Amalekites and the Canaanites will be there to confront you, and you will fall by the sword, since you have turned back from following the LORD. And the LORD will not be with you.” <a href="/nasb/numbers/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For the Amalekites and the Canaanites will be there in front of you, and you will fall by the sword, inasmuch as you have turned back from following the LORD. And the LORD will not be with you.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/numbers/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For the Amalekites and the Canaanites will be there in front of you, and you will fall by the sword, inasmuch as you have turned back from following the LORD. And the LORD will not be with you.” <a href="/lsb/numbers/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For the Amalekites and the Canaanites will be there in front of you, and you will fall by the sword, inasmuch as you have turned back from following Yahweh. And Yahweh will not be with you.” <a href="/amp/numbers/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For the Amalekites and the Canaanites will be there in front of you, and you will fall by the sword, because you have turned away from following the LORD; therefore the LORD will not be with you.” <a href="/csb/numbers/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The Amalekites and Canaanites are right in front of you, and you will fall by the sword. The LORD won’t be with you, since you have turned from following him.” <a href="/hcsb/numbers/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The Amalekites and Canaanites are right in front of you, and you will fall by the sword. The LORD won&#8217t be with you, since you have turned from following Him.&#8221 <a href="/asv/numbers/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> For there the Amalekite and the Canaanite are before you, and ye shall fall by the sword: because ye are turned back from following Jehovah, therefore Jehovah will not be with you. <a href="/erv/numbers/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> For there the Amalekite and the Canaanite are before you, and ye shall fall by the sword: because ye are turned back from following the LORD, therefore the LORD will not be with you. <a href="/gwt/numbers/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The Amalekites and Canaanites are there, and you will die in battle. Now that you have turned away from the LORD, the LORD will not be with you." <a href="/gnt/numbers/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> When you face the Amalekites and the Canaanites, you will die in battle; the LORD will not be with you, because you have refused to follow him." <a href="/isv/numbers/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> The Amalekites and Canaanites are there waiting for you. You'll die violently, since you've turned your back and have stopped following the LORD. The LORD won't be with you." <a href="/msb/numbers/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For there the Amalekites and Canaanites will face you, and you will fall by the sword. Because you have turned away from the LORD, He will not be with you.? <a href="/net/numbers/14.htm">NET Bible</a> For the Amalekites and the Canaanites are there before you, and you will fall by the sword. Because you have turned away from the LORD, the LORD will not be with you." <a href="/nheb/numbers/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For there the Amalekite and the Canaanite are before you, and you shall fall by the sword: because you are turned back from following the LORD, therefore the LORD will not be with you." <a href="/wbt/numbers/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For the Amalekites and the Canaanites are there before you, and ye shall fall by the sword: because ye are turned away from the LORD, therefore the LORD will not be with you. <a href="/web/numbers/14.htm">World English Bible</a> For there the Amalekite and the Canaanite are before you, and you will fall by the sword because you turned back from following Yahweh; therefore Yahweh will not be with you.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/numbers/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for the Amalekite and the Canaanite [are] there before you, and you have fallen by the sword, because that you have turned back from after YHWH, and YHWH is not with you.” <a href="/ylt/numbers/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for the Amalekite and the Canaanite are there before you, and ye have fallen by the sword, because that ye have turned back from after Jehovah, and Jehovah is not with you.' <a href="/slt/numbers/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For the Amalekites and the Canaanites are there before you, and ye fell by the sword: for ye turned back from after Jehovah, and Jehovah will not be with you.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/numbers/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The Amalecite and the Chanaanite are before you, and by their sword you shall fall, because you would not consent to the Lord, neither will the Lord be with you. <a href="/cpdv/numbers/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The Amalekite and the Canaanite are before you, by whose sword you shall be ruined, for you were not willing to consent to the Lord, and so the Lord is not with you.” <a href="/nabre/numbers/14.htm">New American Bible</a> For there the Amalekites and Canaanites will face you, and you will fall by the sword. You have turned back from following the LORD; therefore the LORD will not be with you.” <a href="/nrsvce/numbers/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For the Amalekites and the Canaanites will confront you there, and you shall fall by the sword; because you have turned back from following the LORD, the LORD will not be with you.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/numbers/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For the Canaanites and the Amalekites are there before you, and you shall fall by the sword; because you are turned away from following the LORD, therefore the LORD will not be with you. <a href="/hpbt/numbers/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Because the Canaanites and the Amalekites are there before you and you shall fall with the sword, for you have turned back from after LORD JEHOVAH and LORD JEHOVAH shall not be with you.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/numbers/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For there the Amalekite and the Canaanite are before you, and ye shall fall by the sword; forasmuch as ye are turned back from following the LORD, and the LORD will not be with you.' <a href="/sep/numbers/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For Amalec and the Chananite are there before you, and ye shall fall by the sword; because ye have disobeyed the Lord and turned aside, and the Lord will not be among you. <a href="/parallel/numbers/14-43.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=4642" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/numbers/14.htm">Defeat by the Amalekites and Canaanites</a> …42Do not go up, lest you be struck down by your enemies, because the LORD is not among you. 43<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">there</a> <a href="/hebrew/6003.htm" title="6003: hā·‘ă·mā·lê·qî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Amalek. Patronymically from Amaleq; an Amalekite or descendants of Amalek.">the Amalekites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3669.htm" title="3669: wə·hak·kə·na·‘ă·nî (Conj-w, Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Canaanite -- inhabitant of Canaan. Patrial from Kna'an; a Kenaanite or inhabitant of Kenaan; by implication, a pedlar.">and Canaanites</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê·ḵem (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">will face you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: ū·nə·p̄al·tem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2mp) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">and you will fall</a> <a href="/hebrew/2719.htm" title="2719: be·ḥā·reḇ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A sword. From charab; drought; also a cutting instrument, as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement.">by the sword.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">Because</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: šaḇ·tem (V-Qal-Perf-2mp) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">you have turned</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: mê·’a·ḥă·rê (Prep-m) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">away</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">from the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">be</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with you.”</a> 44But they dared to go up to the ridge of the hill country, though neither Moses nor the ark of the covenant of the LORD moved from the camp.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-42.htm">Deuteronomy 1:42-44</a> But the LORD said to me, “Tell them not to go up and fight, for I am not with you to keep you from defeat by your enemies.” / So I spoke to you, but you would not listen. You rebelled against the command of the LORD and presumptuously went up into the hill country. / Then the Amorites who lived in the hills came out against you and chased you like a swarm of bees. They routed you from Seir all the way to Hormah. <a href="/joshua/7-12.htm">Joshua 7:12-13</a> This is why the Israelites cannot stand against their enemies. They will turn their backs and run from their enemies, because they themselves have been set apart for destruction. I will no longer be with you unless you remove from among you whatever is devoted to destruction. / Get up and consecrate the people, saying, ‘Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Among you, O Israel, there are things devoted to destruction. You cannot stand against your enemies until you remove them. <a href="/1_samuel/4-10.htm">1 Samuel 4:10-11</a> So the Philistines fought, and Israel was defeated, and each man fled to his tent. The slaughter was very great—thirty thousand foot soldiers of Israel fell. / The ark of God was captured, and Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, died. <a href="/1_samuel/28-18.htm">1 Samuel 28:18</a> Because you did not obey the LORD or carry out His burning anger against Amalek, the LORD has done this to you today. <a href="/isaiah/63-10.htm">Isaiah 63:10</a> But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit. So He turned and became their enemy, and He Himself fought against them. <a href="/jeremiah/7-12.htm">Jeremiah 7:12-15</a> But go now to the place in Shiloh where I first made a dwelling for My Name, and see what I did to it because of the wickedness of My people Israel. / And now, because you have done all these things, declares the LORD, and because I have spoken to you again and again but you would not listen, and I have called to you but you would not answer, / therefore what I did to Shiloh I will now do to the house that bears My Name, the house in which you trust, the place that I gave to you and your fathers. ... <a href="/jeremiah/23-39.htm">Jeremiah 23:39-40</a> therefore I will surely forget you and will cast you out of My presence, both you and the city that I gave to you and your fathers. / And I will bring upon you everlasting shame and perpetual humiliation that will never be forgotten.” <a href="/lamentations/2-5.htm">Lamentations 2:5</a> The Lord is like an enemy; He has swallowed up Israel. He has swallowed up all her palaces and destroyed her strongholds. He has multiplied mourning and lamentation for the Daughter of Judah. <a href="/hosea/9-12.htm">Hosea 9:12</a> Even if they raise their children, I will bereave them of each one. Yes, woe be to them when I turn away from them! <a href="/amos/5-2.htm">Amos 5:2</a> “Fallen is Virgin Israel, never to rise again. She lies abandoned on her land, with no one to raise her up.” <a href="/matthew/7-26.htm">Matthew 7:26-27</a> But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!” <a href="/matthew/23-38.htm">Matthew 23:38</a> Look, your house is left to you desolate. <a href="/luke/13-34.htm">Luke 13:34-35</a> O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! / Look, your house is left to you desolate. And I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’” <a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5-6</a> I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. / If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned. <a href="/acts/7-39.htm">Acts 7:39</a> But our fathers refused to obey him. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to Egypt.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For the Amalekites and the Canaanites are there before you, and you shall fall by the sword: because you are turned away from the LORD, therefore the LORD will not be with you.<a href="/numbers/14-25.htm">Numbers 14:25</a> (Now the Amalekites and the Canaanites dwelt in the valley.) To morrow turn you, and get you into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea.<a href="/numbers/13-29.htm">Numbers 13:29</a> The Amalekites dwell in the land of the south: and the Hittites, and the Jebusites, and the Amorites, dwell in the mountains: and the Canaanites dwell by the sea, and by the coast of Jordan.<a href="/leviticus/26-17.htm">Leviticus 26:17</a> And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you.because<a href="/judges/16-20.htm">Judges 16:20</a> And she said, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times before, and shake myself. And he wist not that the LORD was departed from him.<a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9</a> And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.<a href="/2_chronicles/15-2.htm">2 Chronicles 15:2</a> And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD is with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/14-25.htm">Amalekite</a> <a href="/numbers/14-25.htm">Amalekites</a> <a href="/numbers/13-29.htm">Amal'ekites</a> <a href="/numbers/14-25.htm">Canaanite</a> <a href="/numbers/14-25.htm">Canaanites</a> <a href="/numbers/14-37.htm">Death</a> <a href="/numbers/14-14.htm">Inasmuch</a> <a href="/numbers/14-3.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-8.htm">Swords</a> <a href="/numbers/14-9.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/14-45.htm">Amalekite</a> <a href="/numbers/14-45.htm">Amalekites</a> <a href="/numbers/14-45.htm">Amal'ekites</a> <a href="/numbers/14-45.htm">Canaanite</a> <a href="/numbers/14-45.htm">Canaanites</a> <a href="/numbers/15-35.htm">Death</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-6.htm">Inasmuch</a> <a href="/numbers/19-16.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/judges/20-2.htm">Swords</a> <a href="/numbers/16-42.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 14</div>1. <a href="/numbers/14-1.htm">The people murmur at the news</a> 6. <a href="/numbers/14-6.htm">Joshua and Caleb labor to still them</a> 11. <a href="/numbers/14-11.htm">God threatens them</a> 13. <a href="/numbers/14-13.htm">Moses intercedes with God, and obtains pardon</a> 26. <a href="/numbers/14-26.htm">The Murmurers are debarred from entering into the land</a> 36. <a href="/numbers/14-36.htm">The men who raised the evil report die by a plague</a> 40. <a href="/numbers/14-40.htm">The people that would invade the land against the will of God are smitten</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For there the Amalekites and Canaanites will face you The Amalekites and Canaanites were formidable enemies of Israel. The Amalekites, descendants of Esau, were known for their guerrilla warfare tactics and had previously attacked the Israelites at Rephidim (<a href="/exodus/17-8.htm">Exodus 17:8-16</a>). The Canaanites, inhabitants of the Promised Land, were known for their fortified cities and military strength. This phrase indicates the immediate threat posed by these groups, emphasizing the danger of proceeding without divine guidance. Historically, these peoples were entrenched in the land, making any attempt to conquer it without God's help a perilous endeavor.and you will fall by the sword This phrase is a direct warning of the consequences of disobedience. The Israelites' lack of faith and rebellion against God's command to enter the Promised Land would lead to their defeat. The "sword" symbolizes military defeat and death, a common fate for those who opposed God's will. This serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience and trust in God's promises, as seen in other biblical narratives where disobedience led to downfall (e.g., Saul's disobedience in <a href="/1_samuel/15.htm">1 Samuel 15</a>).Because you have turned away from the LORD Turning away from the LORD signifies a breach in the covenant relationship between God and Israel. This phrase highlights the spiritual rebellion of the Israelites, who doubted God's promise and power despite witnessing His miracles. Biblically, turning away from God often results in losing His protection and blessings, as seen in the cycles of sin and redemption throughout the book of Judges. This turning away is a heart issue, reflecting a lack of faith and trust in God's plan.He will not be with you The absence of God's presence is a severe consequence for Israel. Throughout the Old Testament, God's presence is synonymous with guidance, protection, and victory. Without it, the Israelites are vulnerable to their enemies. This phrase underscores the conditional nature of God's covenant with Israel, where His presence is contingent upon their faithfulness. It also foreshadows the New Testament promise of God's presence through the Holy Spirit for believers who remain in Christ (<a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16-17</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/amalekites.htm">Amalekites</a> A nomadic tribe known for their hostility towards Israel. They are descendants of Esau and are often seen as a symbol of opposition to God's people. 2. <a href="/topical/c/canaanites.htm">Canaanites</a> Inhabitants of the land of Canaan, which God promised to the Israelites. They represent the challenges and temptations that the Israelites would face in taking possession of the Promised Land. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The chosen people of God, who were delivered from Egypt and are on their journey to the Promised Land. At this point, they are experiencing a crisis of faith and obedience. 4. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites, who intercedes for them and communicates God's commands and warnings. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who promises to be with His people if they obey Him, but warns of consequences if they turn away.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> Disobedience to God leads to His absence and vulnerability to defeat. The Israelites' decision to act against God's command resulted in their downfall. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_god's_presence.htm">The Importance of God's Presence</a> God's presence is crucial for victory. Without Him, even the strongest efforts are futile. This highlights the need for reliance on God in all endeavors. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience_go_hand_in_hand.htm">Faith and Obedience Go Hand in Hand</a> True faith is demonstrated through obedience. The Israelites' lack of faith led to disobedience, showing that belief and action are inseparable in the life of a believer. <a href="/topical/l/learning_from_past_mistakes.htm">Learning from Past Mistakes</a> The account of the Israelites serves as a warning to learn from past mistakes and to trust in God's guidance rather than our own understanding. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_and_intercession.htm">The Role of Leadership and Intercession</a> Moses' role as a leader and intercessor is crucial. Leaders today are called to guide, warn, and intercede for those they lead, pointing them back to God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 14</a> <a href="/q/any_evidence_of_amalekites'_destruction.htm">Are there any historical or archaeological records supporting the total destruction of the Amalekites described in 1 Samuel 15?</a> <a href="/q/does_'book_of_wars'_question_bible's_completeness.htm">Numbers 21:14 - Does the mention of the 'Book of the Wars of the LORD,' which is lost to history, raise doubts about the completeness or preservation of biblical texts?</a> <a href="/q/why_claim_all_promises_kept_despite_canaanites.htm">Why does Joshua 21:45 assert that every divine promise was fulfilled, when other passages suggest lingering Canaanite presence?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_seeking_god's_face_mean.htm">What events are chronicled in the Wars of the Lord?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(43) Are there before you.--Or, will be there before you. If the same persons are here spoken of as in <a href="/numbers/14-25.htm" title="(Now the Amalekites and the Canaanites dwelled in the valley.) Tomorrow turn you, and get you into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea.">Numbers 14:25</a>, it will follow that they had left their temporary abode, and gone up into the hill country. It is possible however, that the reference is to different portions of the same nations. <a href="/commentaries/numbers/14-43.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For כִּי֩ (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction there שָׁם֙ (šām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> There, then, thither the Amalekites הָעֲמָלֵקִ֨י (hā·‘ă·mā·lê·qî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6003.htm">Strong's 6003: </a> Amalekites -- descendants of Amalek and Canaanites וְהַכְּנַעֲנִ֥י (wə·hak·kə·na·‘ă·nî) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3669.htm">Strong's 3669: </a> Canaanite -- inhabitant of Canaan will face you, לִפְנֵיכֶ֔ם (lip̄·nê·ḵem) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face and you will fall וּנְפַלְתֶּ֖ם (ū·nə·p̄al·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> To fall, lie by the sword. בֶּחָ֑רֶב (be·ḥā·reḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2719.htm">Strong's 2719: </a> Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword Because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction you have turned שַׁבְתֶּם֙ (šaḇ·tem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again away מֵאַחֲרֵ֣י (mê·’a·ḥă·rê) Preposition-m <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part from the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel [He] יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will not וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no be יִהְיֶ֥ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be with you.” עִמָּכֶֽם׃ (‘im·mā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/14-43.htm">Numbers 14:43 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/numbers/14-43.htm">Numbers 14:43 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/numbers/14-43.htm">Numbers 14:43 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/numbers/14-43.htm">Numbers 14:43 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/numbers/14-43.htm">Numbers 14:43 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/14-43.htm">Numbers 14:43 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/14-43.htm">Numbers 14:43 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/14-43.htm">Numbers 14:43 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/14-43.htm">Numbers 14:43 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/numbers/14-43.htm">Numbers 14:43 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/numbers/14-43.htm">OT Law: Numbers 14:43 For there the Amalekite and the Canaanite (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/14-42.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 14:42"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 14:42" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/14-44.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 14:44"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 14:44" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>