During the time of their encampment beside Jordan, Moses was preparing for the occupation of Canaan. In this work the great leader was fully employed; but to the people this time of suspense and expectation was most trying, and before many weeks had elapsed their history was marred by the most frightful departures from virtue and integrity.

Mens de lå i lejr ved Jordan, traf Moses forberedelser til invasionen i Kanaan. Dette arbejde lagde beslag på al den store leders tid. Denne ventetid var en hård prøve for folket, og i løbet af nogle få uger havde de sat en stor plet på nationens historie ved et frygteligt moralsk fald.