40. In the morning, however, they rose up early and went up to the ridge of the hill country, saying, "Here we are; we have indeed sinned, but we will go up to the place which the Lord has promised."
41. But Moses said, "Why then are you transgressing the commandment of the Lord, when it will not succeed?
42. Do not go up, or you will be struck down before your enemies, for the Lord is not among you.