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

NASB

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

— Numbers 14:38, NASB

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Numbers 14 — Context

35

'I, the LORD, have spoken, surely this I will do to all this evil congregation who are gathered together against Me. In this wilderness they shall be destroyed, and there they will die.'"

36

As for the men whom Moses sent to spy out the land and who returned and made all the congregation grumble against him by bringing out a bad report concerning the land,

37

even those men who brought out the very bad report of the land died by a plague before the LORD.

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

39

When Moses spoke these words to all the sons of Israel, the people mourned greatly.

40

In the morning, however, they rose up early and went up to the ridge of the hill country, saying, "Here we are; we have indeed sinned, but we will go up to the place which the LORD has promised."

41

But Moses said, "Why then are you transgressing the commandment of the LORD, when it will not succeed?

Numbers 14:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 14:38 say?
Numbers 14:38 in the NASB reads: “But Joshua the son of Nun and Caleb the son of Jephunneh remained alive out of those men who 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 (NASB): “But Joshua the son of Nun and Caleb the son of Jephunneh remained alive out of those men who 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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