Save Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite, and Joshua the son of Nun: for they have wholly followed the LORD.
Except for Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite, and Joshua the son of Nun—because they have completely followed the LORD.
God is making an exception for Caleb and Joshua because they remained completely faithful to Him when others didn't.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during Moses' speech about the consequences of the Israelites' rebellion at Kadesh-barnea, where they refused to enter the Promised Land after hearing the spies' fearful report. Of the twelve spies sent to scout the land, only Caleb and Joshua trusted God's promise and encouraged the people to move forward. As a result, God declared that the entire generation would die in the wilderness except for these two faithful men.
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