And Moses told these sayings unto all the children of Israel: and the people mourned greatly.
When Moses shared these words with all the people of Israel, they were filled with deep sorrow and grief.
The writer is showing how the Israelites responded with great sadness when Moses delivered God's judgment about their disobedience.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites had just received a negative report from the spies about the Promised Land, leading to widespread fear and rebellion against God and Moses. As a result, God declared that this unbelieving generation would not enter Canaan but would wander in the wilderness for forty years. When Moses shared this divine judgment with the people, they responded with deep mourning, recognizing the severe consequences of their lack of faith.
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