The anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He made them wander in the wilderness forty years, until the whole generation who had done evil in His sight was gone.
And, behold, ye are risen up in your fathers' stead,.... Succeeded them in their families, of which they were now the heads; and in their substance, their flocks, and herds; and he suggests also, in their manners amid evil dispositions: an increase of sinful men; this new generation was greatly increased, for when the number was taken, as it was but a little before this...
And the LORD'S anger was kindled against Israel, and he made them wander in the wilderness forty years, until all the generation, that had done evil in the sight of the LORD, was consumed. (c) Because they complained and would not believe their report, which told the truth concerning the land.
Num 32:6-13 Moses first of all blames their want of brotherly feeling: “Shall your brethren go into the war, and ye sit here?” He then calls their attention to the fact, that by their disinclination they would take away the courage and inclination of the other tribes to cross over the Jordan and conquer the land, and would bring the wrath of God upon Israel...
Commenting on Numbers 32:6-13