ἐν τοῖς πλείοσιν. The point aimed at is, that in spite of their high privileges and great opportunities, the majority of them was destroyed. Cf. Hebrews 3:16. Joshua and Caleb only, Numbers 14:38, were permitted to enter the promised land. See also Numbers 26:64-65.

κατεστρώθησαν. Compare our strewn. The expression is graphic and forcible.

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Old Testament