Numbers 14:2-9

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² All the Israelites grumbled^(A) against Moses and Aaron, and the whole assembly said to them, “If only we had died in Egypt!^(B) Or in this wilderness!^{(C) 3} Why is the Lord bringing us to this land only to let us fall by the sword?^(D) Our wives and children^(E) will be taken as plunder.^(F) Wouldn’t it be better for us to go back to Egypt?^(G)” ⁴ And they said to each other, “We should choose a leader and go back to Egypt.^(H)”

⁵ Then Moses and Aaron fell facedown^(I) in front of the whole Israelite assembly^(J) gathered there. ⁶ Joshua son of Nun^(K) and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had explored the land, tore their clothes^{(L) 7} and said to the entire Israelite assembly, “The land we passed through and explored is exceedingly good.^{(M) 8} If the Lord is pleased with us,^(N) he will lead us into that land, a land flowing with milk and honey,^(O) and will give it to us.^{(P) 9} Only do not rebel^(Q) against the Lord. And do not be afraid^(R) of the people of the land,^(S) because we will devour them. Their protection is gone, but the Lord is with^(T) us.^(U) Do not be afraid of them.”^(V)