Numbers traces Israel's wilderness experiences. It begins at the foot of Mount Sinai right after the month of revelation recorded in Leviticus. After receiving additional revelation through Moses, the people depart from Mount Sinai and journey to Kadesh where they send out the twelve spies. Because of their unbelief, they are consigned to wander for 38 years in the wilderness. God then prepares a new generation for his service and for life in the plains of Moab--the promised land.