Num 14:13-16 | MHM | STEP | v. 13-16 : Moses began his prayer for the people. He asked God not to destroy Israel because it would dishonor God’s name among the nations (Num. 14:13–16 ). Moses argued that if God wiped out Israel, their enemies would say God was not strong enough to bring them to the promised land. Moses cared most about God’s reputation. The best prayers put God’s honor first (Ps. 92:6; Deut. 32:27 ; 1 Tim. 6:1 ).

‏ Numbers 14:13-16

v. 13-16: Moses began his prayer for the people. He asked God not to destroy Israel because it would dishonor God’s name among the nations (Num. 14:13–16 ^a). Moses argued that if God wiped out Israel, their enemies would say God was not strong enough to bring them to the promised land. Moses cared most about God’s reputation. The best prayers put God’s honor first (Ps. 92:6; Deut. 32:27 ^b; 1 Tim. 6:1 ^c).

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