Numbers 14:45
Numbers 14:45 in Multiple Translations
Then the Amalekites and Canaanites who lived in that part of the hill country came down, attacked them, and routed them all the way to Hormah.
Then the Amalekites came down, and the Canaanites which dwelt in that hill, and smote them, and discomfited them, even unto Hormah.
Then the Amalekite came down, and the Canaanite who dwelt in that mountain, and smote them and beat them down, even unto Hormah.
Then the Amalekites came down, and the Canaanites who were living in the hill-country, and overcame them completely, driving them back as far as Hormah.
The Amalekites and Canaanites who lived there in the hill country came down and attacked the Israelites and defeated them, and chased them all the way to Hormah.
Then the Amalekites and the Canaanites, which dwelt in that mountaine, came downe and smote them, and consumed them vnto Hormah.
And the Amalekite and the Canaanite who are dwelling in that mountain come down and smite them, and beat them down — unto Hormah.
Then the Amalekites came down, and the Canaanites who lived in that mountain, and struck them and beat them down even to Hormah.
Then the Amalekites came down, and the Canaanites which dwelt in that hill, and smote them, and discomfited them, even to Hormah.
And the Amalecite came down, and the Chanaanite that dwelt in the mountain: and smiting and slaying them pursued them as far as Horma.
Then the descendants of Amalek and Canaan who lived in that hilly area came down and attacked them and chased them as far south as the town of Hormah.
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Numbers 14:45 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּ֤רֶד
הָ/עֲמָלֵקִי֙
וְ/הַֽ/כְּנַעֲנִ֔י
הַ/יֹּשֵׁ֖ב
בָּ/הָ֣ר
הַ/ה֑וּא
וַ/יַּכּ֥וּ/ם
וַֽ/יַּכְּת֖וּ/ם
עַד
הַֽ/חָרְמָֽה
וַ/יֵּ֤רֶד
yârad
H3381
to go down
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הָ/עֲמָלֵקִי֙
ʻĂmâlêqîy
H6003
Amalekite
Art | Ngmsa
וְ/הַֽ/כְּנַעֲנִ֔י
Kᵉnaʻanîy
H3669
Canaanitess
Conj | Art | Ngmsa
הַ/יֹּשֵׁ֖ב
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
Art | V-Qal
בָּ/הָ֣ר
har
H2022
mountain
Prep | N-ms
הַ/ה֑וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Art | Pron
וַ/יַּכּ֥וּ/ם
nâkâh
H5221
to smite
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff
וַֽ/יַּכְּת֖וּ/ם
kâthath
H3807
to crush
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
הַֽ/חָרְמָֽה
Chormâh
H2767
Hormah
Art | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 14:45
וַ/יֵּ֤רֶד
yârad
H3381
"to go down"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
הָ/עֲמָלֵקִי֙
ʻĂmâlêqîy
H6003
"Amalekite"
Art | Ngmsa
An Amalekite was a member of the tribe descended from Amalek, who was the grandson of Esau. The Amalekites were a group of people who lived in southern Canaan and were often at odds with the Israelites.
Definition: Someone descended from Amekek Group of a.ma.leq (עֲמָלֵק "Amalek" H6002) § Amalekite, of Amalek "people of lapping" descendants of Amalek, the grandson of Esau
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Amalekite(-s). See also: Genesis 14:7; 1 Samuel 15:15; 2 Samuel 1:13.
וְ/הַֽ/כְּנַעֲנִ֔י
Kᵉnaʻanîy
H3669
"Canaanitess"
Conj | Art | Ngmsa
A Canaanitess was a woman from the land of Canaan, known for being merchants and traders. The term is used in the Bible to describe a woman who was a mother of one of the tribe of Benjamin, as seen in Genesis and other books.
Definition: Describing a woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.46.10; mother of: Shaul (H7586H) § a merchant, trader
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: Canaanite, merchant, trafficker. See also: Genesis 10:18; Joshua 11:3; Proverbs 31:24.
הַ/יֹּשֵׁ֖ב
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
Art | V-Qal
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
בָּ/הָ֣ר
har
H2022
"mountain"
Prep | N-ms
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
הַ/ה֑וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Art | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
וַ/יַּכּ֥וּ/ם
nâkâh
H5221
"to smite"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to strike or hit something, and it's used in many different ways, like in Exodus when God strikes down the Egyptians. It can also mean to punish or destroy, as seen in Isaiah. The word is used to describe God's judgment.
Definition: 1) to strike, smite, hit, beat, slay, kill 1a)(Niphal) to be stricken or smitten 1b) (Pual) to be stricken or smitten 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to smite, strike, beat, scourge, clap, applaud, give a thrust 1c2) to smite, kill, slay (man or beast) 1c3) to smite, attack, attack and destroy, conquer, subjugate, ravage 1c4) to smite, chastise, send judgment upon, punish, destroy 1d) (Hophal) to be smitten 1d1) to receive a blow 1d2) to be wounded 1d3) to be beaten 1d4) to be (fatally) smitten, be killed, be slain 1d5) to be attacked and captured 1d6) to be smitten (with disease) 1d7) to be blighted (of plants)
Usage: Occurs in 461 OT verses. KJV: beat, cast forth, clap, give (wounds), [idiom] go forward, [idiom] indeed, kill, make (slaughter), murderer, punish, slaughter, slay(-er, -ing), smite(-r, -ing), strike, be stricken, (give) stripes, [idiom] surely, wound. See also: Genesis 4:15; Joshua 10:20; 1 Samuel 29:5.
וַֽ/יַּכְּת֖וּ/ם
kâthath
H3807
"to crush"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff
To crush or beat something violently means to destroy or shatter it into pieces, as when God punished the Israelites for their disobedience.
Definition: 1) to beat, crush by beating, crush to pieces, crush fine 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to beat or crush fine 1a2) to beat, hammer 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to beat or crush fine 1b2) to beat, hammer 1c) (Pual) to be beaten 1d) (Hiphil) to beat in pieces, shatter 1e) (Hophal) to be beaten, be crushed
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: beat (down, to pieces), break in pieces, crushed, destroy, discomfit, smite, stamp. l See also: Leviticus 22:24; Psalms 89:24; Isaiah 2:4.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
הַֽ/חָרְמָֽה
Chormâh
H2767
"Hormah"
Art | N-proper
Hormah is a town in southern Judah, meaning devotion. It was conquered by Joshua and allotted to the tribe of Judah, also known as Zephath.
Definition: Hormah = "devotion" a town of the Canaanites, conquered by Joshua, allotted to Judah, and located in the south of Judah Another name of tse.phat (צְפַ֑ת "Zephath" H6857)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Hormah. See also: Numbers 14:45; Joshua 15:30; 1 Chronicles 4:30.
Study Notes — Numbers 14:45
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- Context
- Cross References
- Numbers 14:45 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 14:45
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 14:45
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 14:45
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 14:45
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 14:45
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 14:45
- Barnes' Notes on Numbers 14:45
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 14:45
- Sermons on Numbers 14:45
Context — The Defeat at Hormah
43For there the Amalekites and Canaanites will face you, and you will fall by the sword. Because you have turned away from the LORD, He will not be with you.”
44But they dared to go up to the ridge of the hill country, though neither Moses nor the ark of the covenant of the LORD moved from the camp.
45Then the Amalekites and Canaanites who lived in that part of the hill country came down, attacked them, and routed them all the way to Hormah.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 21:3 | And the LORD heard Israel’s plea and delivered up the Canaanites. Israel devoted them and their cities to destruction; so they named the place Hormah. |
| 2 | Judges 1:17 | Then the men of Judah went with their brothers the Simeonites, attacked the Canaanites living in Zephath, and devoted the city to destruction. So it was called Hormah. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 1:44 | Then the Amorites who lived in the hills came out against you and chased you like a swarm of bees. They routed you from Seir all the way to Hormah. |
| 4 | Numbers 14:43 | For there the Amalekites and Canaanites will face you, and you will fall by the sword. Because you have turned away from the LORD, He will not be with you.” |
| 5 | Joshua 7:5 | And the men of Ai struck down about thirty-six of them, chasing them from the gate as far as the quarries and striking them down on the slopes. So the hearts of the people melted and became like water. |
| 6 | Exodus 17:16 | “Indeed,” he said, “a hand was lifted up toward the throne of the LORD. The LORD will war against Amalek from generation to generation.” |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 32:30 | How could one man pursue a thousand, or two put ten thousand to flight, unless their Rock had sold them, unless the LORD had given them up? |
| 8 | Joshua 7:11–12 | Israel has sinned; they have transgressed My covenant that I commanded them, and they have taken some of what was devoted to destruction. Indeed, they have stolen and lied, and they have put these things with their own possessions. This is why the Israelites cannot stand against their enemies. They will turn their backs and run from their enemies, because they themselves have been set apart for destruction. I will no longer be with you unless you remove from among you whatever is devoted to destruction. |
Numbers 14:45 Summary
This verse tells us what happened when the Israelites disobeyed God's command not to go up to the hill country. The Amalekites and Canaanites attacked them and defeated them, routing them all the way to Hormah. This shows us that when we disobey God, we can expect to face challenges and difficulties, as seen in Numbers 14:43. But if we trust in God's power and promises, as seen in Exodus 23:22-23, we can overcome them and experience victory, as promised in Psalm 20:7-8.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Amalekites and Canaanites attack the Israelites in Numbers 14:45?
The Amalekites and Canaanites attacked the Israelites because God had given them over to their enemies as a result of their disobedience, as stated in Numbers 14:43, which says they would fall by the sword because they turned away from the Lord.
What is the significance of Hormah in this verse?
Hormah is the place to which the Israelites were routed by the Amalekites and Canaanites, symbolizing their defeat and God's judgment on their disobedience, as also seen in Deuteronomy 1:44 where it is mentioned as a place of defeat.
How does this event relate to the Israelites' relationship with God?
This event shows that when the Israelites disobeyed God, He did not protect them from their enemies, as He had promised to do if they obeyed Him, as seen in Exodus 23:22-23 and Leviticus 26:7-8.
What can we learn from the Israelites' mistake in Numbers 14:45?
We can learn that disobedience to God's commands can lead to defeat and judgment, and that trusting in God's power and promises is essential for victory, as taught in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Psalm 20:7-8.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when faced with challenges that seem insurmountable, and what can I learn from the Israelites' experience in this verse?
- In what ways can I trust in God's power and promises, as seen in Exodus 23:22-23, to overcome the challenges I face?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be disobeying God's commands, and how can I repent and seek His forgiveness, as seen in 1 John 1:9?
- How can I apply the lesson of Numbers 14:45 to my own life, and what steps can I take to ensure that I am trusting in God's power and promises?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 14:45
Then the Amalekites came down,.... The hill; met the Israelites as they ascended: and the Canaanites which dwelt in that hill; the same with the Amorites, one of the seven nations of Canaan, Numbers
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 14:45
Then the Amalekites came down, and the Canaanites which dwelt in that hill, and smote them, and discomfited them, even unto Hormah. The Amalekites ... and the Canaanites - (see the note at Deuteronomy 1:44.) Even unto Hormah.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 14:45
The Canaanite; largely so called, but strictly the Arnorite, as appears from . Which dwelt; so they were a part and branch of those that dwelt in the valley, . Or, sat, i.e. placed themselves, lay in ambush, expecting your coming. Hormah; a place so called afterwards , from the great slaughter or destruction of the Israelites at this time.
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 14:45
Numbers 14:45 Then the Amalekites came down, and the Canaanites which dwelt in that hill, and smote them, and discomfited them, [even] unto Hormah.Ver. 45. And smote them.] To be out of God’ s precincts, is to be out of his protection.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 14:45
(45) Then the Amalekites came down . . . —The words “which dwelt in that hill” may refer to the Canaanites only, or to the Amalekites and the Canaanites, and may denote either permanent residence or temporary occupation. If the reference is, as seems most natural, to a permanent abode, it will follow Numbers 14:25, for the latter verse cannot be intended to describe the geographical position of the Canaanites. Even unto Horman.—Or, the place of the ban. The definite article is used in this place, the Hormah. If the Hormah which is here mentioned is identical with the Hormah of Num 21:3, where the definite article is not used, and with the Hormah of Jdg 1:17, we must conclude that the name is used proleptically, as is not unfrequently the case in Scripture. It is probable, however, that in each case a different place is denoted by a common name. The cognate verb is employed in Deuteronomy 20:17, where the command is given to devote the Canaanitish nations to utter destruction, i.e., to a state of hormah.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 14:45
45. which dwelt in that hill country] See on Numbers 14:25. Hormah] lit. ‘the Hormah’; but it occurs here only with the article. A town or district in the south of Palestine whose site is unknown. In Numbers 21:3 an explanation of the name is given: see notes there.
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 14:45
Unto Hormah - literally, “the Hormah:” i. e. “the banning,” or “ban-place.” Compare Numbers 21:3; Joshua 12:14.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 14:45
45. Discomfited — Literally, pounded into pieces. “Chased you, as bees do,” Deuteronomy 1:44, that is, with great ferocity when exasperated.
Sermons on Numbers 14:45
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God's Answer to the Cry of Unbelief by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a young man's testimony about his experience with sanctification. However, the speaker overhears three young women questioning the authentic |
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Praise by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Elijah and his servant when they saw the mountains full of chariots, representing the enemy. The preacher emphasizes that when w |
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America's Greatest Need by B.R. Lakin | Dr. B. R. Lakin delivers a powerful sermon titled 'America’s Greatest Need,' emphasizing the importance of patriotism, gratitude, responsibility, and faith in God for the nation's |
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"Stronger Than he." by Watchman Nee | Watchman Nee emphasizes that Christ, the 'Stronger than he,' empowers believers to overcome sin and Satan through the Holy Spirit. He stresses the necessity of maintaining our posi |
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Truths From Israel's History, Part 4 - Defeat and Victory at Ai by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Joshua chapters 7 and 8, specifically the defeat and subsequent victory at AI. The speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addre |
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The Discipline of Defeat by Denis Lyle | Denis Lyle preaches on 'The Discipline of Defeat' using the story of Achan's sin in the Bible to illustrate how even the smallest sin can have significant consequences, affecting n |