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Forty years old was I when Moses the servant of Yahweh sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land; and I brought him word again as it was in my heart.
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Integrity of the Heart
Commentators explain that when Caleb says he brought back a report "as it was in my heart," he is emphasizing his sincerity and faithfulness. Unlike the ten spies who gave a fearful and distorted account, Caleb's report was honest and courageous. Scholars note this wasn't empty boasting, but a necessary declaration of his integrity to justify his claim to the land promised by God.
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Joshua
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19th Century
Anglican
Forty years old was I... and I am this day fourscore and five years old (Joshua 14:7, 10). In this speech we have the…
16th Century
Protestant
Forty years old was I, etc. He seems to speak of his own virtue in rather loftier terms than befits a pious and modest man. But let us rem…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Forty years old [was] I when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me from Kadeshbarnea to espy out the lan…
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Presbyterian
Caleb's request is, Give me this mountain, or Hebron, because it was formerly in God's promise to him, and he would let Israel know how mu…
