Heathen nations had reproached the Lord and His people because the Hebrews had failed to possess the land of Canaan, which they expected to inherit soon after leaving Egypt. Their enemies had triumphed because Israel had wandered so long in the wilderness, and they proudly lifted themselves up against God, declaring that He was not able to lead them into the land of Canaan. The Lord had now signally manifested His power and favor by leading His people over Jordan on dry land, and their enemies could no longer reproach them. The manna, which had continued up to this time, now ceased; for as the Israelites were about to possess Canaan, and eat of the fruits of that goodly land, there was no more need of it. {4T 158.4}

Hedenske folk bragte skam over Herren og hans folk fordi hebræerne ikke tog Kanaans land i besiddelse, som de ventede i arv lige efter udgangen fra Ægypten. Deres fjender triumferede fordi Israel havde vandret så længe i ørkenen og de satte sig stolt (159) op imod Gud og erklærede at Han ikke kunne lede dem ind i Kanaans land. Herren havde nu tydeligt vist sin kraft og partiskhed ved at lede sit folk over Jordan på tørt land og deres fjender kunne ikke længere bringe skam over dem. Mannaen som indtil nu var faldet, ophørte nu; for israelitterne var nu ved at tage Kanaan i besiddelse og spise dette gode lands frugter, nu var der ikke længere brug for den.