That's one of those "mysterious ways" Gawd works in. Remember, it only took that long because he had to punish them for their idolatry. Of course, being Gawd, he already knew exactly how it all would go. So basically he set them up. What a sick, sadistic sense of humor!
Never mind that, of course, there is not a shred of archeological evidence to support the Bible account and plenty to refute it. You just have to have FAITH! Be a stupid SHEEP, one of the highest virtues a Christian can strive for. No thinking for yourself! That only brings divine punishment.
How can you get 'lost' for 40 years?? Oh wait Moses was a man...and we all know men don't stop and ask for directions
Been there-makes no sense whatsoever-40 years? LOL.