Numbers 32:9
For when they went up unto the valley of Eshcol, and saw the land, they discouraged the heart of the children of Israel, that they should not go into the land which the Lord had given them.
Cross-references
Numbers 32:7
Parallel
Numbers 32:7 is Moses' same accusation earlier in the chapter — the brothers discouraging the people, repeating the pattern.
Numbers 13:23–33
Parallel
Numbers 13:23-33 gives the full spy account: they explored Eshcol, brought fruit, and gave a discouraging report — the event summarized here.
Numbers 13:31
Historical context
Numbers 13:31 quotes the spies' negative statement about being unable to attack, the specific discouragement referred to.
Numbers 14:1–10
Parallel
Numbers 14:1-10 shows the people's rebellion and Joshua/Caleb’s faith, the immediate fallout of the spies' discouragement.
Deuteronomy 1:24–28
Parallel
Deuteronomy 1:24-28 recounts the same spy mission to Eshcol, confirming the report and the people's fear.