A Land of Milk and Honey

Yahweh told Moses to send men to spy out Canaan, one leader from every tribe. Caleb came from Judah. Hoshea came from Ephraim, and Moses called him Joshua.

They explored the land for forty days. At the valley of Eshcol, they cut down one cluster of grapes. Two men carried it on a staff. They also brought back pomegranates and figs.

They said the land flows with milk and honey. But they also said the cities were walled and the people were strong. Caleb stilled the people and said, Let's go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able. The others gave a bad report and spread fear.