Numbers 14:38 asv — But Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, remained alive of those men that went to spy out the land.

American Standard Version

"But Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, remained alive of those men that went to spy out the land. "

— Numbers 14:38, American Standard Version

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Numbers 14 — Context

35

I, Jehovah, have spoken, surely this will I do unto all this evil congregation, that are gathered together against me: in this wilderness they shall be consumed, and there they shall die.

36

And the men, whom Moses sent to spy out the land, who returned, and made all the congregation to murmur against him, by bringing up an evil report against the land,

37

even those men that did bring up an evil report of the land, died by the plague before Jehovah.

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But Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, remained alive of those men that went to spy out the land.

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And Moses told these words unto all the children of Israel: and the people mourned greatly.

40

And they rose up early in the morning, and gat them up to the top of the mountain, saying, Lo, we are here, and will go up unto the place which Jehovah hath promised: for we have sinned.

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And Moses said, Wherefore now do ye transgress the commandment of Jehovah, seeing it shall not prosper?

Numbers 14:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 14:38 say?
Numbers 14:38 in the American Standard Version reads: “But Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, remained alive of those men that went to spy out the land. ”
Where is Numbers 14:38 in the Bible?
Numbers 14:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 14, verse 38.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 14:38.
What translation should I read Numbers 14:38 in?
Numbers 14:38 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 14:38?
Numbers 14:38 reads (ASV): “But Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, remained alive of those men that went to spy out the land. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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