Deuteronomy 1:42

And 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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 1:42

BSB
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."
AKJV
And the LORD said to me, Say to them. Go not up, neither fight; for I am not among you; lest you be smitten before your enemies.
CPDV
the Lord said to me: 'Say to them: Do not ascend and do not fight. For I am not with you. Otherwise, you may fall in the sight of your enemies.'
ERV
And 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.
NHEB
The LORD said to me, "Tell them, 'Do not go up, neither fight; for I am not among you; lest you be struck before your enemies.'"
SMT
And Jehovah will say to me, Say to them, Ye shall not go up, and ye shall not fight; for I am not in the midst of you and ye shall not be smitten before your enemies.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 1:42

Commentary for Deuteronomy 1:42

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Overview of Deuteronomy 1:42
Summary
Divine warning against unauthorized military campaign
Place
Wilderness
Event
God forbids military action
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Judgment