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38 But Joshua the son of Nun and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, from the men that went to explore the land, lived.

Defeat in Battle

39 Moses spoke these words to all the children of Israel, and the people mourned greatly. 40 They rose up early in the morning, and they went up to the top of the mountain, saying, “Here we are. We will go up to the place which the Lord has promised, for we have sinned.”

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38 Of the men who went to explore the land,(A) only Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh survived.(B)

39 When Moses reported this(C) to all the Israelites, they mourned(D) bitterly. 40 Early the next morning they set out for the highest point in the hill country,(E) saying, “Now we are ready to go up to the land the Lord promised. Surely we have sinned!(F)

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