Numbers 13:33

“And they spread among the Israelites a bad report about the land they had explored. They said, “The land we explored devours those living in it. All the people we saw there are of great size.”

Immediate context - part of the same negative report.

“Where can we go? Our brothers have made our hearts melt in fear. They say, ‘The people are stronger and taller than we are; the cities are large, with walls up to the sky. We even saw the Anakites there.’”

Similar account of fear and exaggeration when facing the inhabitants of Canaan.

“All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the whole assembly said to them, “If only we had died in Egypt! Or in this wilderness! Why is the Lord bringing us to this land only to let us fall by the sword? Our wives and children will be taken as plunder. Wouldn’t it be better for us to go back to Egypt?”

Demonstrates the immediate impact of the negative report in Numbers 13, resulting in rebellion and fear.

“A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. His height was six cubits and a span... On hearing the Philistine’s words, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and terrified.”

Similar situation where the size and strength of the enemy cause fear and discouragement.

“He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its people are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a canopy, and spreads them out like a tent to live in.”

Contrasts the Israelites' perception of themselves as grasshoppers with God's perspective on humanity.