Deuteronomy 1:26 net — Disobedience at Kadesh Barnea You were not willing to go up, however, but instead rebelled against the LORD your God.

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"Disobedience at Kadesh Barnea You were not willing to go up, however, but instead rebelled against the LORD your God."

— Deuteronomy 1:26, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 1 — Context

23

I thought this was a good idea, so I sent twelve men from among you, one from each tribe.

24

They left and went up to the hill country, coming to the Eshcol Valley, which they scouted out.

25

Then they took some of the produce of the land and carried it back down to us. They also brought a report to us, saying,“The land that the LORD our God is about to give us is good.”

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Disobedience at Kadesh Barnea You were not willing to go up, however, but instead rebelled against the LORD your God.

27

You complained among yourselves privately and said,“Because the LORD hates us he brought us from Egypt to deliver us over to the Amorites so they could destroy us!

28

What is going to happen to us? Our brothers have drained away our courage by describing people who are more numerous and taller than we are, and great cities whose defenses appear to be as high as heaven itself! Moreover, they said they saw Anakites there.”

29

So I responded to you,“Do not be terrified of them!

Deuteronomy 1:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 1:26 say?
Deuteronomy 1:26 in the NET Bible reads: “Disobedience at Kadesh Barnea You were not willing to go up, however, but instead rebelled against the LORD your God.”
Where is Deuteronomy 1:26 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 1:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 1, verse 26.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 1:26.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 1:26 in?
Deuteronomy 1:26 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 1:26?
Deuteronomy 1:26 reads (NET): “Disobedience at Kadesh Barnea You were not willing to go up, however, but instead rebelled against the LORD your God.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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