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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Numbers 14:20-35

We have here God's answer to the prayer of Moses, which sings both of mercy and judgment. It is given privately to Moses (Num. 14:20-25), and then directed to be made public to the people, Num. 14:26-35. The frequent repetitions of the same things in it speak these resolves to be unalterable. Let us see the particulars. I. The extremity of the sentence is receded from (Num. 14:20): ?I have pardoned, so as not to cut them all off at once, and disinherit them.? See the power of prayer, and the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Numbers 14:24

But my servant Caleb ,.... Who was one of the spies, and brought a good and true report of the land; and so in that, as well as in other things, approved himself to be a faithful servant of the Lord, and who had stilled the people at the beginning of their murmur, and with Joshua had attempted to quiet them afterwards; and though Joshua is not here mentioned, because, as some say, he had no children, and therefore it could not be said of him that his seed should possess the land, as is said... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Numbers 14:25

And now the Amalekites and the Canaanites dwelt in the valley ,.... By the Canaanites are meant the Amorites, as Aben Ezra, which were a principal people of the land of Canaan, and which may be confirmed by Deuteronomy 1:19 ; this may seem contrary to what is said Numbers 13:29 ; where they are said to dwell in the mountain; but it may be reconciled by observing, that indeed their proper settled habitation was in the mountain; but now they went down from thence, and "sat" F26 יושב ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Numbers 14:24

But my servant Caleb, etc. - Caleb had another spirit - not only a bold, generous, courageous, noble, and heroic spirit; but the Spirit and influence of the God of heaven thus raised him above human inquietudes and earthly fears, therefore be followed God fully; אחרי וימלא vaimalle acharai , literally, he filled after me: God showed him the way he was to take, and the line of conduct he was to pursue, and he filled up this line, and in all things followed the will of his Maker. He... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Numbers 14:24

Verse 24 24.But my servant Caleb. By synecdoche Caleb alone is now excepted, although Joshua was a partaker of the same grace, as he had been also a sharer in his courageous conduct; but Caleb is especially distinguished, because he had, as it were, uplifted the banner, and had stood forth first to encourage Joshua, The sum of his praise is that he “fulfilled (61) to go after God.” The word “will,” which some understand, is superfluous, since the expression is complete without any addition.... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Numbers 14:25

Verse 25 25.Now the Amalekites and the Canaanites. Some thus resolve these words; “Although the Amalekites dwell in the valley;” and others thus: “Since the Amalekites abide in the valleys to lay ambuscades.” Others think that their object is to inspire terror, lest the Israelites should remain too long in the enemy’s country, since they would be daily exposed to fresh attacks. I am, however, rather of opinion that they are spoken in reproach. For they had already arrived at the borders of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Numbers 14:1-45

1 . Brought very nigh to the promised rest, almost within sight, and actually within taste. 2 . Refusing to enter that rest through disbelief. 3 . Sentenced to exile from the rest they would not enter. 4 . Attempting ( vainly ) to eater that rest in their own unbidden and unblessed ways. And subordinately to this great and striking lesson, we have other lessons and examples both of good and evil. I. CONSIDER , THEREFORE , IN RESPECT OF THIS ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Numbers 14:1-45

I. WHERE THIS PROPOSAL TO SEND FORWARD SPIES ORIGINATED . Thirty-eight years later, Moses laid the blame of it on the people ( Deuteronomy 1:22 ). He adds, however, that "the saying pleased him well," and that it was agreed to without difficulty, so that the statement in the text which represents the Lord as directing the spies to be sent is quite consistent with the one in Deuteronomy. There was nothing in itself sinful in the people's proposal, and it received the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Numbers 14:1-45

II. THE MEN WHO WERE SENT . Whether by choice of Moses or the people we are not told, but probably there was much careful consultation on the matter, according to human wisdom. Doubtless they seemed the best men for the purpose; chosen for physical endurance, quickness of eye, tact in emergencies, and good judgment of the land and people. Yet some very important requisites were evidently not considered. Out of the twelve, only two were men of faith in God and deep convictions ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Numbers 14:1-45

II. THE REPORT . After forty days riley came back, bearing on a staff between two of them the cluster of grapes—bearing it thus, as some think, because of its weight; as others, that the fruit might keep its shapeliness and bloom. And, indeed, along' with the pomegranates and figs, which were doubtless choice samples, this fruit was God's own beautiful testimony. Human messengers might differ and deceive, but these sweet silent messengers seemed to intimate that God had been making ready... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Numbers 14:20-35

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Numbers 14:24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Numbers 14:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Numbers 14:24

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Numbers 14:24

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Numbers 14:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Numbers 14:1-45

The Pulpit Commentary - Numbers 14:1-45

The Pulpit Commentary - Numbers 14:1-45

The Pulpit Commentary - Numbers 14:1-45

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