Chapter 14:1-5 describes those present at the time of the division of
the land west of Jordan among the nine and one-half tribes. The
instructions for dividing the land had been given by Moses in Numbers
33:50-56. Notice, they were to cast lots, with some special
consideration so that the larger tri... [ Continue Reading ]
Before the distribution of the land had gone too far, it was
appropriate for Caleb to come to Joshua and remind him of the promise
God had made (Numbers 14:21-24; Deuteronomy 1:35-36). Caleb says he
was forty years old when he helped spy out the land. The powerful
influence of faithless leaders can... [ Continue Reading ]