7 And they spake unto all the company of the children of Israel, saying, The land, which we passed through to search it, is an exceeding good land.

Other Translations of Numbers 14:7

New International Version

7 and said to the entire Israelite assembly, "The land we passed through and explored is exceedingly good.

English Standard Version

7 and said to all the congregation of the people of Israel, "The land, which we passed through to spy it out, is an exceedingly good land.

The Message

7 and addressed the assembled People of Israel: "The land we walked through and scouted out is a very good land - very good indeed.

New King James Version

7 and they spoke to all the congregation of the children of Israel, saying: "The land we passed through to spy out is an exceedingly good land.

New Living Translation

7 They said to all the people of Israel, "The land we traveled through and explored is a wonderful land!

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 14:7

Commentary on Numbers 14:5-10

(Read Numbers 14:5-10)

Moses and Aaron were astonished to see a people throw away their own mercies. Caleb and Joshua assured the people of the goodness of the land. They made nothing of the difficulties in the way of their gaining it. If men were convinced of the desirableness of the gains of religion, they would not stick at the services of it. Though the Canaanites dwell in walled cities, their defence was departed from them. The other spies took notice of their strength, but these of their wickedness. No people can be safe, when they have provoked God to leave them. Though Israel dwell in tents, they are fortified. While we have the presence of God with us, we need not fear the most powerful force against us. Sinners are ruined by their own rebellion. But those who, like Caleb and Joshua, faithfully expose themselves for God, are sure to be taken under his special protection, and shall be hid from the rage of men, either under heaven or in heaven.