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Notes
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.
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
People
Caleb: Faithful spy, given Hebron as inheritance Jephunneh: The Kenizzite, father of Caleb the spy Joshua: Moses' assistant who led Israel into Canaan Nun: Father of Joshua
Glossary
Caleb Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Joshua (Person) Joshua, Book of Jude, Letter of Moses Numbers, Book of Remnant Rest Wilderness Wanderings Wrath of God
Topics
Caleb: One of the Two Survivors of the Israelites Permitted to Enter the Land of Promise Holy Spirit: Israelites Infidelity: General Scriptures Concerning Israel: Return to the Wilderness, where They Remain for Thirty Eight Years Israel: The Judgment of God Upon Them in Consequence of Their Unbelief and Complaining Joshua: Also Called Jehoshua, and Jehoshuah, and Oshea: Rewarded for his Courage and Fidelity Judgments: The Forty Years of Wandering, a Judgment Murmuring: Against God Reprobacy: Israel Sin: Israel's Unpardonable Sin: Israel