And they said one to another, Let us make a captain, and let us return into Egypt.
And they said to each other, 'Let's choose a leader and go back to Egypt.'
The Israelites wanted to abandon God's plan and return to their old life of slavery because they were afraid of the challenges ahead.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites had been miraculously freed from slavery in Egypt by God's power through Moses and were wandering in the desert on their way to the Promised Land. When the spies returned from scouting Canaan with reports of strong inhabitants, the people became terrified and rebelled against God's leadership and Moses. This verse reflects their desperate plan to choose a new captain and return to Egypt, essentially rejecting the divine promise of a new home.
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