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Numbers 14

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Moses Intercedes for Israel · Numbers 14:13–19
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Translations

Modern
‘Because the LORD was unable to bring this people into the land He swore to give them, He has slaughtered them in the wilderness.’
Traditional
Because the Lord was not able to bring this people into the land which he sware unto them, therefore he hath slain them in the wilderness.
Literal
‘Because YHWH was not able to bring this people to the land that He swore to give them, therefore He killed them in the wilderness.’
Latin
Non poterat introducere populum in terram pro qua juraverat: idcirco occidit eos in solitudine?

Original

Hebrew
English
‘Because the LORD was unable to bring this people into the land He swore to give them, He has slaughtered them in the wilderness.’

Notes

Numbers 14:13–25

Moses spoke to God on behalf of his people. He reminded God that his reputation related to Israel's. He pleaded for God to continue his faithfulness.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Caleb Joshua Moses God Protects His Servant

Glossary

Deuteronomy, Book of Moses Numbers, Book of Remnant Wilderness Wanderings Wrath of God

Topics

Intercession of Man with God Intercession: Answered: when the People Complained on Account of the Report of the Spies Israel: The Judgment of God Upon Them in Consequence of Their Unbelief and Complaining Moses: Character of Magnified of God Moses: Character of Unaspiring Prayer: Pleas offered In Unselfishness: Moses