Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Numbers 13:3 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Numbers 13:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 13 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Moses by the commandment of the LORD sent them from the wilderness of Paran: all those men were heads of the children of Israel.”
Numbers 13:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 13:3
Moses 'sent them from the wilderness of Paran: all those men were heads of the children of Israel.' The phrase 'heads' (rashim) indicates these were tribal leaders, not random scouts - men of authority and influence. Their unanimous bad report (except Caleb and Joshua) proved devastating because of their leadership status. This teaches that leadership position doesn't guarantee spiritual discernment. Even respected leaders can spread unbelief and discourage God's people. The New Testament warns about false teachers (2 Pet 2:1-3) and urges testing leaders' teaching against Scripture (Acts 17:11...
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Cross-References for Numbers 13:3
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“and encamped in the wilderness of Paran.”
“when I sent them from Kadesh Barnea to see the land.”
“and went through all that great and terrible wilderness which you saw”
“saying”
“one man for every tribe:”