Deuteronomy 1:20

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

I said: “You have reached the hill country of the Amorites, which the LORD our God is giving us.

American Standard Version (1901)

And I said unto you, Ye are come unto the hill-country of the Amorites, which Jehovah our God giveth unto us.

Bible in Basic English

And I said to you, You have come to the hill-country of the Amorites, which the Lord our God is giving us.

Douay-Rheims 1899

I said to you: You are come to the mountain of the Amorrhite, which the Lord our God will give to us.

Free Bible Version

I explained to you, “You have reached the hill country of the Amorites, which the Lord our God is giving to us.

Geneva Bible 1599

And I saide vnto you, Yee are come vnto the mountaine of the Amorites, which the Lord our God doeth giue vnto vs.

King James (Authorized) Version

And I said unto you, Ye are come unto the mountain of the Amorites, which the LORD our God doth give unto us.

One Unity Resource Bible

I said to you, “You have come to the hill country of the Amorites [Descendants of Talkers], which Yahweh Eloheikhem [Yahweh our God] gives to us.

Translation for Translators

I said to your ancestors, ‘We have now come to the hilly area where the Amor people-group live. This is part of the area that Yahweh our God, the one whom our ancestors worshiped, is giving to us.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I said to you, 'You have come to the hill country of the Amorites, which Yahweh our God is giving to us.

Noah Webster Bible

And I said to you, Ye have come to the mountain of the Amorites, which the LORD our God doth give to us.

World English Bible

I said to you, “You have come to the hill country of the Amorites, which Yahweh our God gives to us.

Young's Literal Translation

'And I say unto you, Ye have come in unto the hill-country of the Amorite, which Jehovah our God is giving to us;

Context

Twelve Spies Sent Out

¹⁹And just as the LORD our God had commanded us, we set out from Horeb and went toward the hill country of the Amorites, through all the vast and terrifying wilderness you have seen. When we reached Kadesh-barnea,²⁰I said: “You have reached the hill country of the Amorites, which the LORD our God is giving us.²¹See, the LORD your God has placed the land before you. Go up and take possession of it as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has told you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”

Summary

In this verse, Moses recounts the Israelites' journey through the wilderness and their arrival at the threshold of the Promised Land. Despite God's promise and guidance, the Israelites allowed fear and doubt to overshadow their faith, leading to disobedience and rebellion. This serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of lacking trust in God's faithfulness and power. It underscores the importance of faith, obedience, and perseverance in fulfilling God's plans and promises for our lives.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And I said unto you, you are come unto the mountain of the Amorites,.... Which was inhabited by them, and was one of the seven nations the Israelites were to destroy, and possess their land, and which lay on the southern part of the land of Canaan: which the Lord our God doth give unto us; not the mountain only, but the whole country of that people, and even all the land of Canaan.