Exodus 13:17

When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them along the road through the land of the Philistines, even though it was nearer, because God had said, "If the people face war, they may change their minds and return to Egypt."

Numbers 14:1-4

At this, the entire assembly complained, started to shout, and cried through the rest of that night.

Exodus 14:11-12

They also told Moses, "Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you took us out to die in the desert? What have you done to us, by bringing us out of Egypt?

Deuteronomy 17:16

Only he must not amass horses for himself or cause the people to return to Egypt to obtain more horses. For the LORD said you must never return that way again.

Nehemiah 9:17

They would not listen, and did not remember the miracles you did among them. Instead, they became stubborn and appointed a leader to return them to their slavery. "But you are a God of forgiveness, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, and rich in gracious love; therefore you did not abandon them.

Exodus 16:2-3

The whole congregation of the Israelis complained against Moses and Aaron in the desert.

Deuteronomy 20:8

"Let the officials also speak to the army, "Is there a man here who is afraid and faint-hearted? Let him go back home. Otherwise, he may demoralize his fellow soldier.'

Judges 7:3

That's why you're to ask in full view of the soldiers, "Whoever is afraid or is trembling may go back from Mount Gilead and return home." So 22,000 soldiers left and 10,000 remained.

1 Kings 8:47

if they turn their hearts back to you in the land where they have been taken captive, repent, and pray to you even if they do so in the land of their captivity confessing, "We have sinned, we have committed abominations, and practiced wickedness,'

Luke 14:27-32

Whoever doesn't carry his cross and follow me can't be my disciple.

Acts 7:39

but our ancestors refused to obey him. Instead, they rejected him and wished to return to Egypt.

Acts 15:38

but Paul did not think it was right to take along the man who had deserted them in Pamphylia and who had not gone with them into the work.

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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:

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Bible References

The people repent

Exodus 14:11
They also told Moses, "Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you took us out to die in the desert? What have you done to us, by bringing us out of Egypt?
Numbers 14:1
At this, the entire assembly complained, started to shout, and cried through the rest of that night.
Deuteronomy 20:8
"Let the officials also speak to the army, "Is there a man here who is afraid and faint-hearted? Let him go back home. Otherwise, he may demoralize his fellow soldier.'
Judges 7:3
That's why you're to ask in full view of the soldiers, "Whoever is afraid or is trembling may go back from Mount Gilead and return home." So 22,000 soldiers left and 10,000 remained.
1 Kings 8:47
if they turn their hearts back to you in the land where they have been taken captive, repent, and pray to you even if they do so in the land of their captivity confessing, "We have sinned, we have committed abominations, and practiced wickedness,'
Luke 14:27
Whoever doesn't carry his cross and follow me can't be my disciple.
Acts 15:38
but Paul did not think it was right to take along the man who had deserted them in Pamphylia and who had not gone with them into the work.

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Exodus 16:2
The whole congregation of the Israelis complained against Moses and Aaron in the desert.
Deuteronomy 17:16
Only he must not amass horses for himself or cause the people to return to Egypt to obtain more horses. For the LORD said you must never return that way again.
Nehemiah 9:17
They would not listen, and did not remember the miracles you did among them. Instead, they became stubborn and appointed a leader to return them to their slavery. "But you are a God of forgiveness, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, and rich in gracious love; therefore you did not abandon them.
Acts 7:39
but our ancestors refused to obey him. Instead, they rejected him and wished to return to Egypt.

General references

Ezekiel 20:10
I brought them out of the land of Egypt to bring them to the wilderness

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