Translations
Modern
Is the land where they live good or bad? Are the cities where they dwell open camps or fortifications?
Traditional
And what the land is that they dwell in, whether it be good or bad; and what cities they be that they dwell in, whether in tents, or in strong holds;
Literal
…and how is the land in which he is dwelling, is it good or bad; and how are the cities in which he is dwelling, in camps or in fortifications;
Latin
…ipsa terra, bona an mala: urbes quales, muratæ an absque muris:
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
Is the land where they live good or bad? Are the cities where they dwell open camps or fortifications?
Notes
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.
Parallels
Glossary
Anak, Anakim, Anakites Benjamin, Tribe of Deuteronomy, Book of Hebron (Place) Moses Numbers, Book of Paran Remnant Warfare Wilderness of Zin
Topics
Canaan: Land of Spies Sent Into, by Moses Holy Land: Twelve Men Sent to Spy Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Kadeshbarnea in Wilderness of Rithmah or Paran: Spies Sent