Joshua 14: Caleb Claims Hebron

The division of Canaan by lot begins under Eleazar and Joshua, with the Levites receiving towns instead of territory. Caleb, now eighty-five, reminds Joshua of the promise made to him for his faithfulness at Kadesh-barnea, asks for the hill country of the giant Anakim, and receives Hebron.

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How does Caleb contrast himself with the other scouts who went with him (14:7-8)?

They explored the land; he stayed behind in campThey wanted to fight; he urged Israel to waitThey made the people afraid; he stayed true to GodThey brought back fruit; he brought back no proof