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Numbers 13

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

Modern
…from the tribe of Manasseh (a tribe of Joseph), Gaddi son of Susi;
Traditional
Of the tribe of Joseph, namely, of the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi.
Literal
From a tribe of Joseph (from the tribe of Manasseh), Gaddi son of Susi.
Latin
De tribu Joseph, sceptri Manasse, Gaddi filium Susi.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
…from the tribe of Manasseh (a tribe of Joseph), Gaddi son of Susi;

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

Gaddi: Son of Susi; representative of Manasseh among the spies Joseph: Son of Jacob, ruler in Egypt Manasseh: Firstborn son of Joseph, blessed by Jacob Susi: Father of the Manassite spy Gaddi

Glossary

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

Topics

Desert, Journey of Israel Through The: Persons Selected As Spies Gaddi: One of the Twelve Spies Who Explored Canaan Holy Land: Twelve Men Sent to Spy Susi: A Manassite the Tribe of Manasseh: Persons Selected From: To Spy out the Land