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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 Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli;
Traditional
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.
Literal
From the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli.
Latin
De tribu Dan, Ammiel filium Gemalli.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
…from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli;

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

Ammiel: Spy from the tribe of Dan Gemalli: Father of Ammiel, the spy from the tribe of Dan

Places

Dan: Israelite tribe; city in northern Israel; originally called Laish/Leshem

Glossary

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

Topics

Ammiel: One of the Twelve Spies Desert, Journey of Israel Through The: Persons Selected As Spies Gemalli: Father of Ammiel Holy Land: Twelve Men Sent to Spy the Tribe of Dan: Persons Selected From: To Spy out the Land