Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Send thou men, that they may search the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel: of every tribe of their fathers shall ye send a man, every one a ruler among them.

Bible References

Send thou

Numbers 32:8
That's what your ancestors did when I sent them from Kadesh-barnea to explore the land.
Deuteronomy 1:22
"Then all of you approached me and said: "Let's send out men in advance of us so they can survey the land and bring back a report to us on how we'll go up to their cities.'

Of every

Numbers 1:4
One man from each tribe is to accompany you, each man being the leader of his ancestral house.
Numbers 34:18
You are to appoint a leader from each tribe to divide the land for inheritance.

A ruler

Numbers 11:16
Then the LORD told Moses, "Gather together for me 70 men who are elders of Israel, men whom you know to be elders of the people and officers over them. Then bring them to the Tent of Meeting and let them stand there with you.
Exodus 18:25
Moses chose capable men from all Israel and appointed them as heads over the people, as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.
Deuteronomy 1:15
So I chose leaders from your tribes, wise and respected men, and I appointed them over you commanders of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.

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