The spies' report completely terrified the people. Their cry was one of despair and exaggeration, for the cities were not fortified up to heaven.
But they were only able to look at the obstacles. This was ultimately unbelief; they rejected the promise of God to uphold and deliver them.
28 Where are we going up? Our brothers have made our hearts melt, saying, “The people are greater and taller than we. The cities are great and fortified up to heaven. And besides, we have seen the sons of the Anakim there.”’