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The house of Joseph sent to spy out Bethel. (Now the name of the city before was Luz.)
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Strategic Reconnaissance
Commentators explain that the phrase "sent to spy out" indicates a formal military action. This was not a casual look but a strategic reconnaissance mission to identify the city's defenses, access points, and weaknesses in preparation for a siege. This highlights the practical, human effort involved in the conquest.
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19th Century
Anglican
To descry Beth-el. — The word perhaps implies a regular siege, and it is so understood by the Septuagint (Codex Alexandrinus) and …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the house of Joseph sent to descry Bethel To reconnoitre the place, to observe its passes and avenues, which wer…
Presbyterian
The people of Israel were very neglectful of their duty and their own best interest. Because of slothfulness and cowardice, they would not take the…
