Deuteronomy 1:43 · KJV

"So I spake unto you; and ye would not hear, but rebelled against the commandment of the LORD, and went presumptuously up into the hill."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁴¹Then ye answered and said unto me, We have sinned against the LORD, we will go up and fight, according to all that the LORD our God commanded us. And when ye had girded on every man his weapons of war, ye were ready to go up into the hill.

⁴²And the LORD said unto me, Say unto them, Go not up, neither fight; for I am not among you; lest ye be smitten before your enemies.

⁴³So I spake unto you; and ye would not hear, but rebelled against the commandment of the LORD, and went presumptuously up into the hill.

⁴⁴And the Amorites, which dwelt in that mountain, came out against you, and chased you, as bees do, and destroyed you in Seir, even unto Hormah.

⁴⁵And ye returned and wept before the LORD; but the LORD would not hearken to your voice, nor give ear unto you.

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean for you to listen to God's commands?

How do you handle rebellion against authority?

When have you acted presumptuously in your life?

Life Application

faith

Practice active listening to God's guidance in your life. Reflect on the importance of obedience.

relationships

Encourage open communication in your relationships to avoid misunderstandings.

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