Exodus 13:17

When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them along the road to the land of the Philistines, even though it was nearby; for God said, “The people will change their minds and return to Egypt if they face war.”

Numbers 14:1-4

Then the whole community broke into loud cries, and the people wept that night.

Exodus 14:11-12

They said to Moses: “Is it because there are no graves in Egypt that you took us to die in the wilderness? What have you done to us by bringing us out of Egypt?

Deuteronomy 17:16

However, he must not acquire many horses for himself or send the people back to Egypt to acquire many horses, for the Lord has told you, ‘You are never to go back that way again.’

Nehemiah 9:17

They refused to listen
and did not remember Your wonders
You performed among them.
They became stiff-necked and appointed a leader
to return to their slavery in Egypt.
But You are a forgiving God,
gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and rich in faithful love,
and You did not abandon them.

Exodus 16:2-3

The entire Israelite community grumbled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness.

Deuteronomy 20:8

The officers will continue to address the army and say, ‘Is there any man who is afraid or cowardly? Let him leave and return home, so that his brothers’ hearts won’t melt like his own.’

Judges 7:3

Now announce in the presence of the people: ‘Whoever is fearful and trembling may turn back and leave Mount Gilead.’” So 22,000 of the people turned back, but 10,000 remained.

1 Kings 8:47

and when they come to their senses
in the land where they were deported
and repent and petition You in their captors’ land:
“We have sinned and done wrong;
we have been wicked,”

Luke 14:27-32

Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.

Acts 7:39

Our ancestors were unwilling to obey him, but pushed him away, and in their hearts turned back to Egypt.

Acts 15:38

But Paul did not think it appropriate to take along this man who had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not gone on with them to the work.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God led them not through the way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, Lest peradventure the people repent when they see war, and they return to Egypt:

General references

Bible References

The people repent

Exodus 14:11
They said to Moses: “Is it because there are no graves in Egypt that you took us to die in the wilderness? What have you done to us by bringing us out of Egypt?
Numbers 14:1
Then the whole community broke into loud cries, and the people wept that night.
Deuteronomy 20:8
The officers will continue to address the army and say, ‘Is there any man who is afraid or cowardly? Let him leave and return home, so that his brothers’ hearts won’t melt like his own.’
Judges 7:3
Now announce in the presence of the people: ‘Whoever is fearful and trembling may turn back and leave Mount Gilead.’” So 22,000 of the people turned back, but 10,000 remained.
1 Kings 8:47
and when they come to their senses
in the land where they were deported
and repent and petition You in their captors’ land:
“We have sinned and done wrong;
we have been wicked,”
Luke 14:27
Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.
Acts 15:38
But Paul did not think it appropriate to take along this man who had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not gone on with them to the work.

Return

Exodus 16:2
The entire Israelite community grumbled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness.
Deuteronomy 17:16
However, he must not acquire many horses for himself or send the people back to Egypt to acquire many horses, for the Lord has told you, ‘You are never to go back that way again.’
Nehemiah 9:17
They refused to listen
and did not remember Your wonders
You performed among them.
They became stiff-necked and appointed a leader
to return to their slavery in Egypt.
But You are a forgiving God,
gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and rich in faithful love,
and You did not abandon them.
Acts 7:39
Our ancestors were unwilling to obey him, but pushed him away, and in their hearts turned back to Egypt.

General references

Ezekiel 20:10
“So I brought them out of the land of Egypt and led them into the wilderness.

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