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Numbers 13

Numbers 13:23

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

Modern
When they came to the Valley of Eshcol, they cut down a branch with a single cluster of grapes, which they carried on a pole between two men. They also took some pomegranates and figs.
Traditional
And they came unto the brook of Eshcol, and cut down from thence a branch with one cluster of grapes, and they bare it between two upon a staff; and they brought of the pomegranates, and of the figs.
Literal
And they came to the Valley of Eshcol, and there they cut down a branch with one cluster of grapes, and they carried it on a pole between two of them; and they also brought some of the pomegranates and figs.
Latin
Pergentesque usque ad Torrentem botri, absciderunt palmitem cum uva sua, quem portaverunt in vecte duo viri. De malis quoque granatis et de ficis loci illius tulerunt:

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
When they came to the Valley of Eshcol, they cut down a branch with a single cluster of grapes, which they carried on a pole between two men. They also took some pomegranates and figs.

Notes

Numbers 13:21–24

The spies explored the land of Canaan. In contrast to the Sinai wilderness, it was rich and fertile.

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

Places

Valley of Eshcol: Valley where Israelite spies obtained a large cluster of grapes

Glossary

Benjamin, Tribe of Deuteronomy, Book of Eshcol (Place) Hebron (Place) Moses Numbers, Book of Paran Remnant Vine, Wild Vine Vines, Vineyard Wilderness of Zin

Topics

Brooks: Eshcol Canaan: Land of Spies Sent Into, by Moses Eshcol: A Valley or Brook Near Hebron Fig: Common to Palestine Holy Land: Twelve Men Sent to Spy Pomegranate: Brought by the Spies to Show the Fruitfulness of the Land of Canaan The Fig-Tree: Abounded in Canaan The Pomegranate-Tree: Canaan Abounded With The Vine: Places Celebrated For: Eshcol