The people complain and are punished by God repeatedly. When they express fear about the kingdoms of Canaan, God keeps them in the wilderness for 40 years.
After 40 years of wandering in the wilderness a new generation of Israeliltes attack two cities of the Promised Land and conquer them. Balak protects his lands by converting some of them to Baal.God unleashes another punishment.Joshua becomes leader as Moses cannot enter the Promised Land.