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Numbers 14

Numbers 14:6

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

Modern
Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had spied out the land, tore their clothes
Traditional
And Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, which were of them that searched the land, rent their clothes:
Literal
And Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had spied out the land, tore their clothes,
Latin
At vero Josue filius Nun et Caleb filius Jephone, qui et ipsi lustraverant terram, sciderunt vestimenta sua,

Original

Hebrew
English
Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had spied out the land, tore their clothes

Notes

Numbers 14:6

Joshua and Caleb tried to stop the rebellion and prevent God's punishment. They tore their clothing to show their sorrow.

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

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

Asher (Tribe) Deuteronomy, Book of Jephunneh Joshua (Person) Moses Numbers, Book of Remnant Reuben, Tribe of Wilderness Wanderings

Topics

Caleb: Brings Favorable Report Courage: Personal Bravery: Joshua and Caleb, in Advising That Israel Go at Once and Possess the Land Decision: Caleb Disobedience to God in Refusing to Enter the Promised Land Faith: Caleb, in Advising to Take the Land of Promise Government: Mosaic: Refused to Make Conquest of Canaan Israel: Return with a Majority Report and a Minority Report Joshua: Also Called Jehoshua, and Jehoshuah, and Oshea: Makes a Favorable Report Majority and Minority Reports of the Spies Mourning for Calamities and Other Sorrows: Ripping the Garments Rending: (Ripping, Tearing) of Garments, an Outward Sign of Affliction Reports: Majority and Minority of Spies Trouble: when the Spies Brought Their Adverse Report