5. Why does God have the Israelites wander through the desert for 40 years before making it to the Promised Land?

a. The Israelites needed time to learn to adjust to desert life.

b. God is punishing Israel for their continued unfaithfulness and infidelity.

c. The journey to the Promised land is very long and would have taken 40 years.

d. The Israelites deepen their faith in God who continues to be present to them.​