KJV ORIGINAL
And Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, which were of them that searched the land, rent their clothes:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had explored the land, tore their clothes in distress.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Joshua and Caleb were so upset by their people's lack of faith that they tore their clothes as a sign of deep grief and distress.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred after the twelve spies returned from exploring the Promised Land, with ten giving a fearful report that caused the Israelites to rebel against God's plan. Joshua and Caleb were the two faithful spies who had encouraged the people to trust God and enter the land. Tearing one's clothes was a common ancient Near Eastern expression of extreme grief, mourning, or distress over tragic events.
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