The Sending of the Spies 1

13 The Lord said to Moses,

Num 13:1
Speak to Moses—In answer to the peoples petition about it, as is evident from Deu 1:22. And it is probable, the people desired it out of diffidence of God's promise.

Num 13:1-2
The Lord said to Moses, "Send some men to explore the land of Canaan—Compare Deu 1:22, whence it appears, that while the proposal of delegating confidential men from each tribe to explore the land of Canaan emanated from the people who petitioned for it, the measure received the special sanction of God, who granted their request at once as a trial, and a punishment of their distrust.

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Jamieson, Robert; A.R. Fausset; and David Brown. "Commentary on Numbers 13." . Blue Letter Bible. 19 Feb 2000. 2010. 26 May 2010.
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