Numbers 13:29

The Reports of the Spies · Numbers 13:25–33
Read Numbers 13

Translations

Modern
The Amalekites live in the land of the Negev; the Hittites, Jebusites, and Amorites live in the hill country; and the Canaanites live by the sea and along the Jordan.”
Traditional
The Amalekites dwell in the land of the south: and the Hittites, and the Jebusites, and the Amorites, dwell in the mountains: and the Canaanites dwell by the sea, and by the coast of Jordan.
Literal
The Amalekite dwell in the land of the Negev; and the Hittite, and the Jebusite, and the Amorite dwell in the hill country; and the Canaanite dwell by the sea and along the banks of the Jordan.”
Latin
Amalec habitat in meridie, Hethæus et Jebusæus et Amorrhæus in montanis: Chananæus vero moratur juxta mare et circa fluenta Jordanis.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
The Amalekites live in the land of the Negev; the Hittites, Jebusites, and Amorites live in the hill country; and the Canaanites live by the sea and along the Jordan.”

Notes

The spies answer the question of 13:18. Many ethnic groups lived in ancient Canaan.

The spies agreed the land was good, but most doubted Israel could conquer it. The strong and well-fed Canaanites had built fortified towns for protection.

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

People

Amorites: Canaanite people group, enemies of Israel Heth: Son of Canaan and ancestor of the Hittites Jebusites: Canaanite tribe inhabiting Jerusalem before David's conquest

Places

Amalek: A nomadic people, descendants of Esau, enemies of Israel Canaan: Ancient region; descendants of Ham; promised to Abraham's descendants Jordan: A river and region, significant in Israel's history Negeb: The southern region of Israel, a semi-arid area

Glossary

Amorites Benjamin, Tribe of Canaan, Canaanite Deuteronomy, Book of Hittites Jebus, Jebusite Jericho Moses Numbers, Book of Remnant

Topics

Amalekites: A People Inhabiting the Country South of Idumea and East of the Red Sea Amorites: Territory of Anakim: A Race of Giants Caleb: Brings Favorable Report Canaan: Land of Spies Sent Into, by Moses Canaanites: Territory of Desert, Journey of Israel Through The: Spies Bring Back Evil Report Hittites: Dwelling Place of Holy Land: Twelve Men Sent to Spy Israel: Return with a Majority Report and a Minority Report Majority and Minority Reports of the Spies Reports: Majority and Minority of Spies The Amalekites: Country of: in the South of Canaan The Amorites: Originally Inhabited a Mountain District in the South Trouble: when the Spies Brought Their Adverse Report