What did they refuse to hear?
Malbim: Moshe told them "do not fear them - Hashem will fight for you, like He did for you in Egypt!"
Did they make a leader to return to slavery?
Ibn Ezra: They said that they will - "Nitenah Rosh."
Malbim: Yes - "Nitenah Rosh v'Nashuvah Mitzraimah 1 ."
What is the source that this was to return to slavery? All men of Egypt died - perhaps they intended to rule over Egypt! Perhaps "l'Avdusam" means to the land of their slavery. (PF)
What is the meaning of "b'Miryam"?
Rashi: Due to their rebellion.
What is the source that Hashem did not abandon them?
Malbim (19): Even though they wandered in the Midbar for 40 years, they had the cloud and fire.
