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
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were preparing to enter the Promised Land after forty years of wandering in the desert, a consequence of their lack of faith during the earlier spy mission to Canaan. Moses was addressing the tribes of Reuben and Gad, who wanted to settle east of the Jordan River, and he used this moment to highlight the faithfulness of Caleb and Joshua as examples of those who fully followed the Lord despite widespread doubt. This verse serves as a reminder within the narrative of God's rewards for unwavering obedience amid a faithless generation.
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