Numbers 14:45

Verse

Then the Amalekites and Canaanites who lived in that part of the hill country came down, attacked them, and routed them all the way to Hormah.

American Standard Version (1901)

Then the Amalekite came down, and the Canaanite who dwelt in that mountain, and smote them and beat them down, even unto Hormah.

Bible in Basic English

Then the Amalekites came down, and the Canaanites who were living in the hill-country, and overcame them completely, driving them back as far as Hormah.

Free Bible Version

The Amalekites and Canaanites who lived there in the hill country came down and attacked the Israelites and defeated them, and chased them all the way to Hormah.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then the Amalekites came down, and the Canaanites which dwelt in that hill, and smote them, and discomfited them, even unto Hormah.

One Unity Resource Bible

Then the Amalekites [Descendants of Man who licks up] came down, and the Canaanites [Descendants of Humbled] who lived in that mountain, and struck them and beat them down, even to Hormah.

Translation for Translators

Then the descendants of Amalek and Canaan who lived in that hilly area came down and attacked them and chased them as far south as the town of Hormah.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then the Amalekites came down, and also the Canaanites who lived on those hills. They attacked the Israelites and defeated them all the way to Hormah.

Noah Webster Bible

Then the Amalekites came down, and the Canaanites which dwelt in that hill, and smote them, and discomfited them, even to Hormah.

World English Bible

Then the Amalekites came down, and the Canaanites who lived in that mountain, and struck them and beat them down even to Hormah.

Young's Literal Translation

And the Amalekite and the Canaanite who are dwelling in that mountain come down and smite them, and beat them down — unto Hormah.

Context

The Defeat at Hormah

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.⁴⁵Then the Amalekites and Canaanites who lived in that part of the hill country came down, attacked them, and routed them all the way to Hormah.

Summary

Numbers 14:45 depicts the aftermath of the Israelites' rebellion against God's command to enter the Promised Land. Despite Moses' warning that they would not succeed in their own strength, they presumptuously attempted to conquer the land and were defeated by the Amalekites and Canaanites. This verse serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of disobedience and the importance of trusting in God's guidance and timing. It underscores the principle that acting independently of God's will leads to failure and defeat, while obedience and faithfulness bring about His blessings and fulfillment of promises.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

even unto Hormah--The name was afterwards given to that place in memory of the immense slaughter of the Israelites on this occasion. Next: Numbers Chapter 15

Numbers 14:45

The Defeat at Hormah

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Then the Amalekites and Canaanites who lived in that part of the hill country came down, attacked them, and routed them all the way to Hormah.

American Standard Version (1901)

Then the Amalekite came down, and the Canaanite who dwelt in that mountain, and smote them and beat them down, even unto Hormah.

Bible in Basic English

Then the Amalekites came down, and the Canaanites who were living in the hill-country, and overcame them completely, driving them back as far as Hormah.

Free Bible Version

The Amalekites and Canaanites who lived there in the hill country came down and attacked the Israelites and defeated them, and chased them all the way to Hormah.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then the Amalekites came down, and the Canaanites which dwelt in that hill, and smote them, and discomfited them, even unto Hormah.

One Unity Resource Bible

Then the Amalekites [Descendants of Man who licks up] came down, and the Canaanites [Descendants of Humbled] who lived in that mountain, and struck them and beat them down, even to Hormah.

Translation for Translators

Then the descendants of Amalek and Canaan who lived in that hilly area came down and attacked them and chased them as far south as the town of Hormah.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then the Amalekites came down, and also the Canaanites who lived on those hills. They attacked the Israelites and defeated them all the way to Hormah.

Noah Webster Bible

Then the Amalekites came down, and the Canaanites which dwelt in that hill, and smote them, and discomfited them, even to Hormah.

World English Bible

Then the Amalekites came down, and the Canaanites who lived in that mountain, and struck them and beat them down even to Hormah.

Young's Literal Translation

And the Amalekite and the Canaanite who are dwelling in that mountain come down and smite them, and beat them down — unto Hormah.

Numbers 14:45

Verse

Context

The Defeat at Hormah

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Numbers 14:45

The Defeat at Hormah

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes