Numbers 21:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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”.

Cross References

Psalm 10:17

You listen to the longings of those who suffer. You offer them hope, and you pay attention to their cries for help.

Psalm 102:17

and the prayers of the homeless will be answered.

Psalm 116:1

I love you, LORD! You answered my prayers.

Psalm 91:15

When you are in trouble, call out to me. I will answer and be there to protect and honour you.

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.

Deuteronomy 1:44

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.

Deuteronomy 20:16

Whenever you capture towns in the land the LORD your God is giving you, be sure to kill all the people and animals.

Judges 1:17

Judah's army helped Simeon's army attack the Canaanites who lived at Zephath. They completely destroyed the town and renamed it Hormah.