²³ The idea seemed good to me; so I selected^(A) twelve of you, one man from each tribe.

²³ And when the Lord sent you out from Kadesh Barnea,^(A) he said, “Go up and take possession^(B) of the land I have given you.” But you rebelled^(C) against the command of the Lord your God. You did not trust^(D) him or obey him.

¹⁸ And to whom did God swear that they would never enter his rest^(A) if not to those who disobeyed?^(B)