Forty years old was I when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadeshbarnea to espy out the land; and I brought him word again as it was in mine heart.
I was forty years old when Moses, the Lord's servant, sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land; and I brought back a report that was honest and from my heart.
Caleb is reminding everyone that he gave an honest, heartfelt report when he was sent as a spy to explore the Promised Land forty-five years earlier.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, Caleb is recalling events from about 40 years earlier when the Israelites were wandering in the desert after their exodus from Egypt. Moses had sent spies, including Caleb, from Kadesh Barnea to scout the Promised Land and assess its inhabitants. Caleb faithfully reported back with confidence in God's promise, contrasting with the other spies who spread fear and doubt among the people.
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