NSB(i)
1 All the Israelite congregation raised their voices and cried out loud all that night.
2 They complained to Moses and Aaron: »If only we had died in Egypt or in this desert!
3 »Why is Jehovah bringing us to this land? Is it just to have us die in battle? Our wives and children will be taken as prisoners of war! Would it not be better for us to go back to Egypt?«
4 They said to each other: »Let us choose a leader and go back to Egypt.«
5 Immediately, Moses and Aaron bowed with their faces touching the ground in front of the whole congregation of Israel assembled there.
6 At the same time, two of those who had explored the land, Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, tore their clothes in despair.
7 They said to the entire congregation of Israel: »The land we explored is very good.
8 »If Jehovah is pleased with us, he will take us there and give us that rich and fertile land.
9 »Do not rebel against Jehovah. Do not be afraid of the people who live there. We will conquer them easily. Jehovah is with us and has defeated the gods who protected them. Do not be afraid.«
10 The whole congregation threatened to stone them to death. Then suddenly the people saw the dazzling light of Jehovah’s presence (glory) (splendor) appear over the tent.