- 1. The spies sent into Canaan were a pivotal element in the biblical narrative of the Israelites' journey towards the Promised Land, as described in the book of Numbers. According to scripture, Moses commissioned twelve leaders from each of the twelve tribes of Israel to explore the land of Canaan, which was said to be flowing with milk and honey. Their mission was to assess the land's fertility, the strength of its inhabitants, and the fortified cities that were scattered throughout. After forty days of exploration, the spies returned with a mixed report; while they acknowledged the land's richness and abundance, they also instilled fear among the people by describing the giants dwelling in the land and the formidable walls surrounding the cities. Only two spies, Joshua and Caleb, maintained a positive outlook, expressing faith in their ability to conquer the land with God's help. The contrasting reports led to a significant moment of crisis for the Israelites, as fear overpowered faith, ultimately delaying their entrance into Canaan for an entire generation. This account not only highlights the themes of faith and obedience but also serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of doubt and the importance of trusting in divine promises.
How many spies were sent into Canaan?
A) 12
B) 5
C) 10
D) 2
- 2. From which tribe was Caleb, one of the spies?
A) Judah
B) Levi
C) Dan
D) Ephraim
- 3. What was the name of Joshua's companion among the spies?
A) Caleb
B) Joshua
C) Moses
D) Aaron
- 4. Which fruit did the spies bring back as evidence of the land's fertility?
A) Grapes
B) Figs
C) Apples
D) Pomegranates
- 5. How long did the spies spend exploring Canaan?
A) 40 days
B) 50 days
C) 20 days
D) 30 days
- 6. What did the majority of spies report about the inhabitants of Canaan?
A) They were friendly
B) They were few
C) They were giants
D) They were weak
- 7. Which book of the Bible contains the story of the spies?
A) Genesis
B) Numbers
C) Deuteronomy
D) Exodus
- 8. What was the name of the city that the spies visited?
A) Bethlehem
B) Jerusalem
C) Jericho
D) Nazareth
- 9. Who was the leader of the Israelites during the spying mission?
A) Joshua
B) Moses
C) Aaron
D) Caleb
- 10. What did the spies say the land was full of?
A) Mountains and valleys
B) Sand and stones
C) Milk and honey
D) Thorns and thistles
- 11. Who was the only other spy besides Caleb who believed they could take the land?
A) Joshua
B) Peter
C) David
D) Aaron
- 12. How many years did the Israelites wander in the wilderness as a result?
A) 30 years
B) 50 years
C) 20 years
D) 40 years
- 13. What was the fruit of the land that the spies brought back?
A) Walnuts
B) Cluster of grapes
C) Bananas
D) Dates
- 14. Which two tribes specifically are mentioned as having spies?
A) Levi and Benjamin
B) Gad and Reuben
C) Judah and Ephraim
D) Dan and Naphtali
- 15. What did Caleb and Joshua encourage the people to do?
A) Stay in the wilderness
B) Search for another land
C) Go up and take the land
D) Settle down where they are
- 16. What was the primary emotion displayed by the people after the report?
A) Anger
B) Joy
C) Indifference
D) Fear
- 17. What was the conclusion drawn by the spies about the cities in the land?
A) They were abandoned
B) They were easy to capture
C) They were rural
D) They were fortified
- 18. What was the name of the land promised to the Israelites?
A) Canaan
B) Babylon
C) Promised Land
D) Egypt
- 19. What did Joshua and Caleb advocate for?
A) Trust in God’s promise
B) Delay entering Canaan
C) Flee to the desert
D) Surrender to Canaanites
- 20. What did Caleb say about taking the land?
A) We can certainly do it
B) It is not worth the risk
C) Let's surrender
D) It is too dangerous
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