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A Thorough and Diligent Mission
Commentators note that the forty-day duration signifies a complete and diligent exploration of the land. The spies faithfully executed the physical task assigned to them, covering a vast area during the hottest part of the year, ensuring their report was based on a comprehensive survey.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 13:25
18th Century
Theologian
After forty days — During this time, they had undoubtedly explored the whole land. However, it was the southern part that the Israelites exp…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 13:25
19th Century
Bishop
After forty days— This time allowed a full and careful exploration of the land.
John Calvin
On Numbers 13:25
16th Century
Theologian
And they returned from searching of the land. The activity and diligence of the twelve men are commended, who in such a short time examine…
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John Gill
On Numbers 13:25
17th Century
Pastor
And they returned from searching the land after forty days .
] The Targum of Jonathan adds, on the eighth day of the…
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 13:21–25
17th Century
Minister
The searchers of the land brought a bunch of grapes with them, and other fruits, as proofs of the goodness of the country, which was to Israel both…