Numbers 14:43

WEB

For there the Amalekite and the Canaanite are before you, and you shall fall by the sword: because you are turned back from following the Lord, therefore the Lord will not be with you."

KJV

For the Amalekites and the Canaanites are there before you, and ye shall fall by the sword: because ye are turned away from the LORD, therefore the LORD will not be with you.

Commentary

For the Amalekites and the Canaanites are there before you,.... Having removed from the valley, Num 14:25 ; or else had detached a party to defend the pass on the top of the mountain, and where perhaps they designed to feign a retreat if they found it proper, and draw them into a combat in the valley: and ye shall fall by the sword: by the sword of the Amalekites and Canaanites: because ye are turned away from the Lord: from the word of the Lord, from hearkening to and obeying his command: therefore the Lord will not be with you; the consequence of which must be bad for them.