Numbers 14:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The whole community raised their voices and cried out, and the people wept all through the night.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The entire Israelite community broke down in loud weeping and despair that lasted through the night.

📚 Historical Context

This verse follows the report of the twelve spies who had scouted the Promised Land. Ten of the spies brought back a fearful report about giants and fortified cities, causing the people to lose faith in God's promise. Despite Joshua and Caleb's encouragement to trust God, the community was overwhelmed with terror and despair about entering the land God had promised them.

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