Numbers 14:30

WEB · Bible Passage

Bible Text

surely you shall not come into the land, concerning which I swore that I would make you dwell therein, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun.

No explanation yet for this passage

Ask Explain Bible AI and get a full explanation of Numbers 14:30 from a Reformed theological perspective.

Get a full Reformed explanation of this passage

Maps for this passage

The Exodus RouteThe route of the Israelites out of Egypt through the Sinai wilderness toward Canaan.

Historical maps are public-domain atlas plates, digitized by Wikimedia Commons.

Egypt was the land of Israel’s former slavery, from which the Lord had delivered them; their desire to return there revealed unbelief. The way of the Red Sea was the route back toward Egypt, marking God’s judgment that this rebellious generation would wander rather than enter Canaan.

Places in this passage

Numbers 14:30 mentions Egypt and Way of the Red Sea.

Photo of Egypt — Egypt · Ricardo Liberato

Photo of Way of the Red Sea — Way of the Red Sea · zstadler