Numbers 14:26

The Israelites’ punishment

26 The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron:

Numbers 14:26 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 14:26

And the Lord spake unto Moses and unto Aaron
Before he had been only speaking to Moses, who had interceded with him to pardon the people, which he had granted; but at the same time assured him they should not enter into and possess the land of Canaan, and the same he repeats to him and Aaron together:

saying:
as follows.

Numbers 14:26 In-Context

24 But I'll bring my servant Caleb into the land that he explored, and his descendants will possess it because he has a different spirit, and he has remained true to me.

25 Since the Amalekites and the Canaanites live in the valley, tomorrow turn and march into the desert by the route of the Reed Sea."

26 The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron:

27 How long will this wicked community complain against me? I've heard the Israelites' dissent as they continue to complain against me.

28 Say to them, "As I live," says the LORD, "just as I've heard you say, so I'll do to you.