Numbers 21:2-4
Names of God Bible
2 Then the Israelites made this vow to Yahweh: “If you will hand these people over to us, we’ll destroy their cities because you’ve claimed them.” 3 Yahweh listened to the Israelites and handed the Canaanites over to them. They destroyed the Canaanites and their cities. So they called the place Hormah [Claimed for Destruction].
The Bronze Snake
4 Then they moved from Mount Hor, following the road that goes to the Red Sea, in order to get around Edom. The people became impatient on the trip
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Numbers 21:2-4
New International Version
2 Then Israel made this vow(A) to the Lord: “If you will deliver these people into our hands, we will totally destroy[a](B) their cities.” 3 The Lord listened to Israel’s plea and gave the Canaanites(C) over to them. They completely destroyed them(D) and their towns; so the place was named Hormah.[b](E)
The Bronze Snake
4 They traveled from Mount Hor(F) along the route to the Red Sea,[c](G) to go around Edom.(H) But the people grew impatient on the way;(I)
Footnotes
- Numbers 21:2 The Hebrew term refers to the irrevocable giving over of things or persons to the Lord, often by totally destroying them; also in verse 3.
- Numbers 21:3 Hormah means destruction.
- Numbers 21:4 Or the Sea of Reeds
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