Parashat Shlach: A Second Chance? | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Following the Sin of the Spies and its consequences, a group from the People of Israel decides to ascend to the Land of Israel independently. Moses tries to prevent them from ascending and “storming” (Ma’apilim) the Land, but they do not listen; they ascend and are defeated by the Canaanites and Amalekites. Why did the Ma’apilim believe they would succeed in their mission? Why is this story featured in the Bible?