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In the book of Numbers, we learn that the Israelites wandered aimlessly in the wilderness for a generation. Why?
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They did not trust and obey God. They were rebellious and full of pride
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The Israelites wondered aimlessly because they were afraid of the Canaanites and came back with a false report so that they wouldn’t have to go into the land.
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In the book of Numbers, we learn that the Israelites wandered aimlessly in the wilderness for a generation because they rebelled and chose not to trust God. They chose fear of the Canaanites over their trust in God.
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The Israelites wandered in the wilderness for a generation because they feared the giants in Canaan more than they trusted God. They were afraid that they were unable to defeat the giants, despite what God told them and despite Joshua’s encouragement.
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The children of Israel wondered aimlessly for forty years, due to disobedience, fear, and disbelief. God had promised them the land, but they failed to believe and accept God at His word. They believed the reports of the spies, and lost a generation of happiness, and prosperity.