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They said to Joshua, Truly Yahweh has delivered into our hands all the land; and moreover all the inhabitants of the land do melt away before us.
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A Report of Faith, Not Fear
Commentators like John Calvin emphasize the integrity and faith of the spies. Unlike the previous generation who brought back a report of fear, these men returned with a faith-filled conclusion. They interpreted the enemy's terror not as a threat, but as direct evidence that God's promise was already coming true, encouraging Joshua and the people to advance boldly.
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Joshua
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19th Century
Anglican
The Lord has delivered. —Observe the entirely satisfactory effect of this mission, and compare what was said on Joshua 2:1.
16th Century
Protestant
And they said unto Joshua, etc. This passage shows that Joshua was not mistaken in selecting his spies, for their language proves them to …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they said to Joshua Made a report of what they had got knowledge of, which answered the end of their mission:
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Presbyterian
The report the spies brought was encouraging. All the people of the country lose heart because of Israel; they have neither wisdom to yield, nor co…
