Thus did your fathers, when I sent them from Kadeshbarnea to see the land.
This is exactly what your ancestors did when I sent them from Kadesh-barnea to scout out the land.
Moses is reminding the Israelites that their fathers made the same mistake of lacking faith when they were sent to explore the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
Moses is referring to the incident about 40 years earlier when twelve spies were sent from Kadesh-barnea to explore Canaan, the Promised Land. Ten of the spies brought back a fearful report that discouraged the people from entering the land, leading to 40 years of wilderness wandering. Now, as the new generation prepares to enter Canaan, some tribes want to settle east of the Jordan River instead of crossing over with their fellow Israelites.
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