Numbers 14:5 kjva — Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the children of Israel.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the children of Israel."

— Numbers 14:5, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Numbers 14 — Context

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And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness!

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And wherefore hath the Lord brought us unto this land, to fall by the sword, that our wives and our children should be a prey? were it not better for us to return into Egypt?

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And they said one to another, Let us make a captain, and let us return into Egypt.

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Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the children of Israel.

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And Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, which were of them that searched the land, rent their clothes:

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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.

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If the Lord delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and honey.

Numbers 14:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 14:5 say?
Numbers 14:5 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the children of Israel.”
Where is Numbers 14:5 in the Bible?
Numbers 14:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 14, verse 5.
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 14:5.
What translation should I read Numbers 14:5 in?
Numbers 14:5 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 14:5?
Numbers 14:5 reads (KJVA): “Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the children of Israel.” 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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