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Numbers 13

Numbers 13:15

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

Modern
…and from the tribe of Gad, Geuel son of Machi.
Traditional
Of the tribe of Gad, Geuel the son of Machi.
Literal
From the tribe of Gad, Geuel son of Machi.
Latin
De tribu Gad, Guel filium Machi.

Original

Hebrew
English
…and from the tribe of Gad, Geuel son of Machi.

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

Gad: Israelite tribe; descended from Gad, son of Jacob Geuel: Son of Machi; representative of Gad among the twelve spies Machi: Father of Geuel, from the tribe of Gad

Glossary

Benjamin, Tribe of Deuteronomy, Book of Gad, Tribe of Genealogy Geuel Hoshea Joshua (Person) Machi Moses Numbers, Book of Oshea Paran Remnant Wilderness of Zin

Topics

Desert, Journey of Israel Through The: Persons Selected As Spies Holy Land: Twelve Men Sent to Spy Machi: A Gadite the Tribe of Gad: Persons Selected From: To Spy out the Land