will not lead them into Canaan with his presence and empower them to be victorious now. The foolish people, however, go to battle on their own without Moses and the ark (the sign of God’s presence), and they are defeated soundly (Num. 14:44–45). The presence of God is clearly the critical component in whether or not Israel will be victorious in capturing the promised land.144 With the presence of God playing such a central role in Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers, it comes as no surprise
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