Deuteronomy 1:44

44 The Amorites who lived in that hill country then came out against you and chased you as bees do. They beat you down in Seir as far as Hormah.

Deuteronomy 1:44 In-Context

42 The Lord said to me, "Say to them, "Do not go up and do not fight, for I am not in the midst of you; otherwise you will be defeated by your enemies.' "
43 Although I told you, you would not listen. You rebelled against the command of the Lord and presumptuously went up into the hill country.
44 The Amorites who lived in that hill country then came out against you and chased you as bees do. They beat you down in Seir as far as Hormah.
45 When you returned and wept before the Lord, the Lord would neither heed your voice nor pay you any attention.
46 After you had stayed at Kadesh as many days as you did,
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