THEOSISAmbrose of Milan
The Lord's anger led to the declaration that those who had shown contempt for the promised land would not enter it, serving as a consequence of their disbelief (Num. 14:29). However, their children and wives, who had not complained and were innocent due to their age and gender, were destined to inherit the land of promise. Consequently, all individuals aged twenty and older perished in the wilderness, while the punishment for others was postponed. In contrast, those who accompanied Jesus and incited the people faced immediate consequences from the Lord (Num. 14:37). Jesus and Caleb (Num. 14:6) entered the promised land alongside the innocent due to their age and gender. Thus, one group chose glory over salvation, while the other preferred salvation to honor. Ultimately, God's judgment affirmed the righteousness of those who valued honor above material gain and condemned those who prioritized what they perceived to be essential for salvation, but disregarded honor.