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Numbers 14:9

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they [are] bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD [is] with us: fear them not.

Numbers 14:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Numbers 14:9

Theological / Devotional

They are bread for us. That is, they will be easy to conquer (see Num. 13:32; 24:8; Deut. 7:16; Ps. 14:4; Jer. 10:25). This expression displayed great faith in God’s ability and willingness to carry out His promises.

Their defence. Literally, “their shadow.” Joshua and Caleb were probably thinking of the cloud of God above the camp of Israel for their guidance and protection, and thereby suggesting the inability of the gods of the heathen to give protection.

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