Doubtless ye shall not come into the land, concerning which I sware to make you dwell therein, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun.
You will definitely not enter the land that I promised to give you as your home, except for Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun.
God is telling the Israelites that because of their lack of faith, only Caleb and Joshua from their generation will be allowed to enter the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites had been led out of Egypt by Moses and were on the verge of entering the Promised Land after their exodus. However, after the spies returned with a fearful report about the inhabitants, the people rebelled against God by doubting His power and provision. As a result, God declared that only Caleb and Joshua, who remained faithful and encouraged trust in Him, would enter the land, while the rest of the adult generation would wander and die in the wilderness.
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