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and they turned and went up into the hill-country, and came to the valley of Eshcol, and spied it out.

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The Valley of Eshcol

Commentators explain that the spies initially obeyed their instructions, traveling to the Valley of Eshcol. This location is significant, as its name comes from the large cluster of grapes they found there (Numbers 13:24), which served as tangible proof of the Promised Land's incredible fertility.

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Deuteronomy

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 1:24

19th Century

Bishop

The valley of Eshcol. See Numbers 13:24.

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 1:24

17th Century

Pastor

And they turned and went up into the mountain
As they were ordered and directed by Moses, (Numbers 13:17

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 1:19–46

17th Century

Minister

Moses reminds the Israelites of their march from Horeb to Kadesh-barnea, through that great and terrible wilderness. He shows how near they were to…