THE SPIES SENT TO CANAAN
Numbers 12:16; Numbers 13:1
By comparing the opening verses with Deuteronomy 1:19, it appears that
the suggestion about the spies emanated from the people, and that
their proposal was graciously acquiesced in by God. But let us
remember that it is a profound mistake to spy... [ Continue Reading ]
THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY REPORTS
Numbers 13:21
It was August. Eshcol lay southeast of Hebron. Its sloping hills were
covered with choice grapevines, the clusters of which weighed ten to
twelve pounds. The tall, muscular Canaanites presented a strong
contrast to the more diminutive Egyptians. The s... [ Continue Reading ]