And will make of thee a greater nation and mightier than they. — A similar promise had been given to Moses on occasion of the rebellion at Sinai, and Moses on that occasion interceded with God on behalf of His people in like manner as at this time (Exodus 32:10-12).
Related Commentaries of Numbers 14:12
Numbers 14:12
12 I will smite them with the pestilence, and disinherit them, and will make of thee a greater nation and mightier than they.