The LORD's Promise to His People

This is why faith must be strengthened. Just as salvation and sanctification are continued works. Not a one time said and done. The devil has deceived many. The lack of faith, disbelief, and disobedience of the others was considered an “evil report”.

God has sent His servant Celestial to try to prepare us for what is coming again. The Israelites feared them because they saw Nephilim consuming the land and the people. They were literally eating the other inhabitants. Pay attention to the amplified version.