But the men that went up with him said, We be not able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we.
But the other men who had gone with him said, 'We can't attack these people because they are much stronger than we are.'
The writer is showing how ten of the twelve spies were overcome by fear and convinced the Israelites couldn't defeat their enemies, despite God's promises.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering in the desert after their exodus from Egypt and were preparing to enter the Promised Land as God had commanded. Moses sent twelve spies to explore Canaan and report back on its inhabitants and fortifications, following God's directive to assess the land. Upon their return, ten of the spies expressed fear and doubt, claiming the people living there were too strong to overcome, as seen in this verse.
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