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37 these men who had spread discouraging reports about the land were struck down by the Lord and died. 38 Only Joshua, son of Nun, and Caleb, son of Jephunneh, survived of all the men who had gone to reconnoiter the land.(A)

Unsuccessful Invasion. 39 When Moses repeated these words to all the Israelites, the people mourned greatly.

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36-37 Remember that the men who had been hand-selected by Moses to scout out the promised land delivered a less-than-positive report. Consequently, in the assenting presence of the Eternal, they were all killed by a plague. 38 All, that is, except for Joshua (son of Nun) and Caleb (son of Jephunneh).

39 When Moses delivered this message from the Lord to the Israelites, they were devastated and greatly mourned.

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