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After the Israelites had wandered in the wilderness for 40 years
This begins a new event. It transitions from the time of wandering, God’s judgment on Israel, to what lies ahead for their descendants. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent)
who had rebelled against God
This could be translated as: “who had refused to obey God when he told them to go into the Promised Land.”
the people
The people refers to the children of the generation that died.
so God chose
The connecting word so connects the reason (Moses’ old age) with the result (God choosing someone else to lead Israel). (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result)
one day
This means: ‘some time in the future.’
another prophet like Moses
Like Moses, this man would be an Israelite, he would speak God’s words to the people, and he would lead the people.