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In what way did they rebel against the word of Hashem?
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Seforno: Although initially they led Moshe to believe that sending the spies was a strategy to see which was the best way to enter Eretz Cana?an, they now revealed their true intention - to see whether they were capable of conquering the Cana?anim, in spite of Hashem?s promise to give it to them ? which explained why, the moment the spies told them that the Cana?anim were strong, they were unwilling to go.
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Targum Yonasan: By believing the words of the ten wicked spies ? against those of Hashem. 1
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Oznayim la'Torah: They rebelled against the command - in Pasuk 21 - "Alei Reish!"