Deuteronomy 1:44

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But when the Amorites in the hill country attacked from their towns, you ran from them as you would run from a swarm of bees. The Amorites chased your troops into Seir as far as Hormah, killing them as they went.

Cross References

Psalm 118:12

They swarmed around like bees, but by the power of the LORD, I got rid of them and their fiery sting.

Isaiah 7:18

When that time comes, the LORD will whistle, and armies will come from Egypt like flies and from Assyria like bees.

Numbers 14:45

The Amalekites and the Canaanites came down from the hill country, defeated the Israelites, and chased them as far as the town of Hormah.

Numbers 21:3

The LORD answered their prayer and helped them wipe out the Canaanite army and completely destroy their towns. That's why one of the towns is named Hormah, which means “Destroyed Place”.

Deuteronomy 28:25

The LORD will let you be defeated by your enemies, and you will scatter in all directions. You will be a horrible sight for the other nations to see,

Deuteronomy 32:30

How could one enemy soldier chase a thousand of Israel's troops? Or how could two of theirs pursue ten thousand of ours? It can only happen if the LORD stops protecting Israel and lets the enemy win.