And wherefore discourage ye the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD hath given them? — Moses escalates his criticism, accusing them of potentially discouraging the whole congregation. If Reuben and Gad withdraw their warriors, the faith of the entire army may waver, threatening the conquest. He frames their settlement request as an act of discouragement against the broader covenant mission.

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