“The Lord was angry with Israel and made them wander in the wilderness for forty years until the entire generation that sinned in the Lord’s sight had died.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And he made them wander in the wilderness forty years.— Moses here declares the fulfilment of the prediction which he had announce…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the Lord's anger was kindled against Israel
For murmuring against the report of the spies:

an…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The proposal showed disregard for the land of Canaan, distrust of the Lord's promise, and an unwillingness to encounter the difficulties and danger…