Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Numbers 14:4 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Numbers 14:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 14 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they said one to another, Let us make a captain, and let us return into Egypt.”
Numbers 14:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Numbers 14:4
The ultimate rebellion: 'Let us make a captain, and let us return into Egypt.' This proposal rejected Moses' God-appointed leadership and repudiated God's deliverance altogether. Returning to Egypt meant returning to slavery, showing how sin deceives into believing bondage is preferable to trusting God. This echoes Israel's later desire for a king like the nations (1 Samuel 8)—rejecting God's leadership for human alternatives.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 14:4
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“but rejected him”
“and didn't listen to your commandments”
“Remember Lot's wife.”
“nor cause the people to return to Egypt”
“by the way of which I said to you”
“they would have had enough time to return.”
“my soul has no pleasure in him.{Habakkuk 2:3-4},Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.,,,,,,,,”
“than”