KJV ORIGINAL
Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
From the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse identifies Caleb as the representative chosen from the tribe of Judah to scout out the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, and God commanded Moses to send twelve spies to scout the Promised Land of Canaan. One spy was selected from each tribe, with Caleb chosen to represent the tribe of Judah, as part of a mission to assess the land's inhabitants and resources. This event occurred during a critical phase of Israel's journey, highlighting God's guidance in preparing them for conquest.
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