Num 14:13-19 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Num 14:13-25: 14:13-25 Moses interceded on behalf of his people, reminding God that his reputation was bound up with that of Israel and appealing to his faithfulness.

a14:13-25►

b14:17-18►

cExod 32:10-14►

dDeut 7:9-10►

e14:19►

f11–12►

gExod 15:22-27►

h17:1-7►

i32:1-14►

jLev 10►

‏ Numbers 14:13-19

Summary for Num 14:13-25: 14:13-25 ^a Moses interceded on behalf of his people, reminding God that his reputation was bound up with that of Israel and appealing to his faithfulness.
Summary for Num 14:17-18: 14:17-18 ^b Moses had used this same argument earlier when he sought pardon for Israel’s rebellion (Exod 32:10-14 ^c). Moses knew that God would not let the Israelites off without punishment (Deut 7:9-10 ^d).
14:19 ^e Israel’s history since leaving Egypt had been a series of transgressions forgiven by the Lord (chs 11–12 ^f; Exod 15:22-27 ^g; 17:1-7 ^h; 32:1-14 ⁱ; Lev 10 ^j).