KJV ORIGINAL
Nevertheless the people be strong that dwell in the land, and the cities are walled, and very great: and moreover we saw the children of Anak there.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
However, the people who live in that land are strong, and their cities have high walls and are very large. What's more, we saw the descendants of Anak there.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The spies are reporting that the Promised Land has powerful enemies living in well-fortified cities, including the giant Anakim people.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the report given by the twelve spies Moses sent to scout the Promised Land of Canaan. The Anakim were known as a race of giants who lived in the land, and their presence struck fear into the hearts of most of the spies. This negative report would later lead to Israel's forty years of wandering in the wilderness due to their lack of faith.
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