But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it.
But my servant Caleb had a different spirit in him and followed me completely, so I will bring him into the land he explored, and his descendants will take possession of it.
God is rewarding Caleb's complete faithfulness and different attitude by promising that he and his family will inherit the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
This promise came after the Israelites' refusal to enter the Promised Land following the report of twelve spies. While ten spies spread fear about the giants in the land, only Caleb and Joshua encouraged the people to trust God and move forward. As punishment for their lack of faith, God declared that the entire generation would die in the wilderness except for Caleb and Joshua.
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