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Numbers 13

Numbers 13:10

The Spies Explore Canaan · Numbers 13:1–24
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Translations

Modern
…from the tribe of Zebulun, Gaddiel son of Sodi;
Traditional
Of the tribe of Zebulun, Gaddiel the son of Sodi.
Literal
From the tribe of Zebulun, Gaddiel son of Sodi.
Latin
De tribu Zabulon, Geddiel filium Sodi.

Original

Hebrew
English
…from the tribe of Zebulun, Gaddiel son of Sodi;

Notes

Numbers 13:1–16

Moses chose a leader from each tribe to explore the land God promised to the Hebrews. The tribes listed are from chapter 1, but the order is different. Caleb and Joshua later prove to be men of faith (14:30).

Numbers 13:1–14:45

Twelve spies explored the fertile land of Canaan and found strong enemies defending it. Earlier chapters show Israel's disobedience, hinting at future failures. The Israelites did not have the obedience, courage, or faith to capture the land. So, the Lord made them spend 40 years in the Wilderness of Sinai. That generation did not receive their inheritance in the promised land.

Theme notes and profiles

Caleb Joshua Moses

Parallels

Deuteronomy 1:19–25

People

Gaddiel: Son of Sodi; representative of Zebulun among the spies Sodi: Father of the Zebulunite spy Gaddiel Zebulun: Israelite tribe, son of Jacob and Leah

Glossary

Benjamin, Tribe of Deuteronomy, Book of Gaddiel Genealogy Hoshea Joshua (Person) Moses Numbers, Book of Oshea Paran Remnant Sodi Wilderness of Zin

Topics

Desert, Journey of Israel Through The: Persons Selected As Spies Gaddiel: One of the Twelve Spies Holy Land: Twelve Men Sent to Spy Sodi: A Man of the Tribe of Zebulun the Tribe of Zebulun: Persons Selected From: To Spy out the Land