in stead of eyes] That is, to see about; being better acquainted with the condition of the wildernesse then they, yea then Moses himselfe, though he had lived thereabouts about fourtie yeares; because many particular passages might be forgotten, and some changed so as to need a new direction; and though they were to be guided in their journey not by him, but by the cloud and fierie pillar, Chap. 9. vers. 18. which was a generall conduct; besides that in the particular accommodation of so great a company he might advise, and direct many wayes for the best conveniencie of the people; and to this, because he holdeth his peace, it seemeth he consented.