The Twelve Spies Report on the Land
- 1. The Twelve Spies Report on the Land describes a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative found in the Book of Numbers. After the Israelites had departed from Egypt and journeyed through the wilderness, they reached the borders of the Promised Land, Canaan. Moses, instructed by God, chose twelve representatives from the twelve tribes of Israel to scout this new territory. The spies were tasked with gathering information about the land's fertility, the strength of its inhabitants, and the cities' fortifications. After exploring for forty days, the spies returned with a mixed report: they confirmed that the land was indeed flowing with milk and honey, as evidenced by the large cluster of grapes they brought back, which required two men to carry; however, they expressed fear regarding the formidable giants that inhabited the land, citing the Nephilim and the fortified cities as insurmountable obstacles. Despite the land's abundant resources, ten of the spies spread a negative report among the people, inciting fear and doubt about their ability to conquer Canaan. Only Joshua and Caleb, among the twelve, urged the Israelites to trust in God's promise and courageously enter the land. This incident marked a critical turning point for the Israelites, reflecting themes of faith versus fear and the consequences of disobedience and lack of trust in divine promises.
How many spies were sent to explore the land of Canaan?
A) 2
B) 10
C) 8
D) 12
- 2. Who was the leader of the tribe of Judah among the spies?
A) Joshua
B) Moses
C) Aaron
D) Caleb
- 3. What fruit did the spies bring back from Canaan?
A) Pomegranate
B) Date
C) Fig
D) Grapes
- 4. What was the area where the spies cut down grapes?
A) The Valley of Eshcol
B) The Land of Goshen
C) Valley of Hebron
D) Mount Sinai
- 5. Which tribe did Joshua belong to?
A) Ephraim
B) Dan
C) Judah
D) Reuben
- 6. What did Caleb say about the land?
A) The land is a trap
B) We cannot take the land
C) We should go up and take possession
D) The land belongs to the enemies
- 7. How long did the spies explore the land?
A) 50 days
B) 40 days
C) 60 days
D) 30 days
- 8. Which report did most of the Israelites believe?
A) None of the reports
B) The mixed report of Joshua
C) The negative report of the ten spies
D) The positive report of Caleb
- 9. Who was Moses' assistant during the journey?
A) Aaron
B) Levite
C) Caleb
D) Joshua
- 10. What did the spies claim about the cities of Canaan?
A) They were abandoned
B) They were easily destructible
C) They were fortified
D) They were made of wood
- 11. What was the initial reaction of Joshua and Caleb to the bad report?
A) They laughed
B) They caused a riot
C) They tore their clothes
D) They ignored it
- 12. Which punishment was declared against the Israelites for their disbelief?
A) They would be scattered
B) They would be attacked by enemies
C) Not one would enter the promised land
D) They would lose their crops
- 13. In which book of the Bible is the account of the twelve spies found?
A) Numbers
B) Deuteronomy
C) Exodus
D) Leviticus
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