Upon hearing the spies' fearful report concerning the conditions in Canaan, the Israelites refuse to take possession of it. God condemns them to death in the wilderness until a new generation can grow up and carry out the task. Furthermore, there were some that rebelled against Moses and for these acts, God destroys approximately 15,000 of them through various means.
The Israelites' decision not to enter Canaan was influenced by the spies' report of its harsh conditions. As punishment for this disobedience, God condemned them to death in the wilderness until a new generation could take over their mission. Additionally, some individuals who rebelled against Moses faced divine retribution, resulting in approximately 15,000 deaths through various means.