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Numbers 14

Numbers 14:1

Israel’s Rebellion · Numbers 14:1–12
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Translations

Modern
Then the whole congregation lifted up their voices and cried out, and that night the people wept.
Traditional
And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night.
Literal
And all the congregation lifted up and gave forth their voices, and the people wept that night.
Latin
Igitur vociferans omnis turba flevit nocte illa,

Original

Hebrew
English
Then the whole congregation lifted up their voices and cried out, and that night the people wept.

Notes

Numbers 14:1–45

The people rejected the testimony of the faithful spies, Joshua and Caleb. Then rebellion spread throughout the community. Moses intervened to save Israel from total destruction. Those who disobeyed God died during a 40-year journey in the wilderness.

Numbers 13:1–14:45

Twelve spies explored the fertile land of Canaan and found strong enemies defending it. Earlier chapters show Israel's disobedience, hinting at future failures. The Israelites did not have the obedience, courage, or faith to capture the land. So, the Lord made them spend 40 years in the Wilderness of Sinai. That generation did not receive their inheritance in the promised land.

Parallels

Deuteronomy 1:26–33

Glossary

Aaron Asher (Tribe) Deuteronomy, Book of Moses Numbers, Book of Remnant Wilderness Wanderings

Topics

Apostasy: Israelites Cowardice in Fearing to Attempt the Conquest of Canaan Desert, Journey of Israel Through The: The People Terrified and Rebel Disobedience to God in Refusing to Enter the Promised Land Government: Mosaic: Refused to Make Conquest of Canaan Israel: Complaining Over the Report Murmuring: Israelites The Anakim: Israel Terrified By Trouble: when the Spies Brought Their Adverse Report