And what the land is that they dwell in, whether it be good or bad; and what cities they be that they dwell in, whether in tents, or in strong holds;
Find out what kind of land they live in—whether it's good or bad. See what their cities are like—whether they live in tents or in strong, fortified places.
God is instructing the spies to carefully observe both the quality of the Promised Land and the strength of its defenses.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Moses' instructions to the twelve spies being sent to scout the Promised Land of Canaan before the Israelites' planned conquest. The Israelites had been wandering in the wilderness for nearly two years after leaving Egypt, and God had promised them this land. The reconnaissance mission was meant to gather intelligence about both the land's fertility and the military strength of its inhabitants.
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