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

In the book of Numbers, this verse describes the reaction of the Israelites after the twelve spies returned from scouting the Promised Land, with ten of them giving a fearful report about the giants and fortified cities. This led the entire congregation to weep and cry out in despair, reflecting their lack of faith despite God's previous miracles like the parting of the Red Sea. The event took place around 1400 BC during the Exodus, as the Israelites wandered in the wilderness on their way to Canaan.

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