Numbers 14:42 nasb — "Do not go up, or you will be struck down before your enemies, for the LORD is not among you.

NASB

""Do not go up, or you will be struck down before your enemies, for the LORD is not among you."

— Numbers 14:42, NASB

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Numbers 14 — Context

39

When Moses spoke these words to all the sons of Israel, the people mourned greatly.

40

In the morning, however, they rose up early and went up to the ridge of the hill country, saying, "Here we are; we have indeed sinned, but we will go up to the place which the LORD has promised."

41

But Moses said, "Why then are you transgressing the commandment of the LORD, when it will not succeed?

42

"Do not go up, or you will be struck down before your enemies, for the LORD is not among you.

43

"For the Amalekites and the Canaanites will be there in front of you, and you will fall by the sword, inasmuch as you have turned back from following the LORD. And the LORD will not be with you."

44

But they went up heedlessly to the ridge of the hill country; neither the ark of the covenant of the LORD nor Moses left the camp.

45

Then the Amalekites and the Canaanites who lived in that hill country came down, and struck them and beat them down as far as Hormah.

Numbers 14:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 14:42 say?
Numbers 14:42 in the NASB reads: “"Do not go up, or you will be struck down before your enemies, for the LORD is not among you.”
Where is Numbers 14:42 in the Bible?
Numbers 14:42 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 14, verse 42.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 14:42.
What translation should I read Numbers 14:42 in?
Numbers 14:42 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 Numbers 14:42?
Numbers 14:42 reads (NASB): “"Do not go up, or you will be struck down before your enemies, for the LORD is not among you.” 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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