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Rebellion's Violent End
Commentators explain that the people's desire to stone Joshua and Caleb was a predictable escalation of their rebellion against God. John Calvin notes that when people are determined to disobey God, they often react with fury and violence toward those who speak His truth, showing how unchecked sin can lead to murderous rage.
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Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 14:10
19th Century
Bishop
But all the congregation bade stone them with stones. All the congregation here, as elsewhere, seems to denote the prince…
John Calvin
On Numbers 14:10
16th Century
Theologian
But all the congregation bade stone them. When these wicked men began by murmuring against God and openly criticizing Him, it is no wonder…
John Gill
On Numbers 14:10
17th Century
Pastor
But all the congregation bade stone them with stones
Namely, Joshua and Caleb, who had made such a faithful report o…
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 14:5–10
17th Century
Minister
Moses and Aaron were astonished to see a people throw away their own mercies. Caleb and Joshua assured the people of the goodness of the land. They…