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Bible Quotes About Spies

24 Scripture verses about spies from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Discover 24 Bible verses about spies. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on spies, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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22
Old Testament
2
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Spies

  1. Genesis 42:9 — “And Joseph remembered the dreams which he dreamed of them, and said unto them, Ye are spies; to see the nakedness of the land ye are come.
  2. Numbers 21:32 — “And Moses sent to spy out Jaazer, and they took the villages thereof, and drove out the Amorites that were there.
  3. Joshua 2:1 — “And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house , named Rahab, and lodged there. sent: or,...
  4. 1 Samuel 26:4 — “David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come in very deed.
  5. 2 Samuel 15:10 — “But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.
  6. 2 Samuel 17:1 — “Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night:
  7. 2 Samuel 17:2 — “And I will come upon him while he is weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only:
  8. 2 Samuel 17:3 — “And I will bring back all the people unto thee: the man whom thou seekest is as if all returned: so all the people shall be in peace.
  9. 2 Samuel 17:4 — “And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel. pleased: Heb. was right in the eyes of, etc
  10. 2 Samuel 17:5 — “Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith. what: Heb. what is in his mouth

Subtopics of Spies

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Canaan
Jaazer
Jericho
Used by David
Used at the court of Absalom
Pharisees acted as
In the congregation of Galatia
At the court of Absalom
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In the church of Galatia

Old Testament Quotes About Spies (22)

And Joseph remembered the dreams which he dreamed of them, and said unto them, Ye are spies; to see the nakedness of the land ye are come.
And Moses sent to spy out Jaazer, and they took the villages thereof, and drove out the Amorites that were there.
And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house , named Rahab, and lodged there. sent: or, had sent lodged: Heb. lay
David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come in very deed.
But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.
Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night:
And I will come upon him while he is weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only:
And I will bring back all the people unto thee: the man whom thou seekest is as if all returned: so all the people shall be in peace.
And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel. pleased: Heb. was right in the eyes of, etc
Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith. what: Heb. what is in his mouth
And when Hushai was come to Absalom, Absalom spake unto him, saying, Ahithophel hath spoken after this manner: shall we do after his saying? if not; speak thou. his saying: Heb. his word
And Hushai said unto Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel hath given is not good at this time. given: Heb. counselled
For, said Hushai, thou knowest thy father and his men, that they be mighty men, and they be chafed in their minds, as a bear robbed of her whelps in the field: and thy father is a man of war, and will not lodge with the people. chafed: Heb. bitter of soul
Behold, he is hid now in some pit, or in some other place: and it will come to pass, when some of them be overthrown at the first, that whosoever heareth it will say, There is a slaughter among the people that follow Absalom. overthrown: Heb. fallen
And he also that is valiant , whose heart is as the heart of a lion, shall utterly melt: for all Israel knoweth that thy father is a mighty man, and they which be with him are valiant men.
Therefore I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee, from Dan even to Beersheba, as the sand that is by the sea for multitude; and that thou go to battle in thine own person. that thou: Heb. that thy face, or, presence go, etc
So shall we come upon him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light upon him as the dew falleth on the ground: and of him and of all the men that are with him there shall not be left so much as one.
Moreover, if he be gotten into a city, then shall all Israel bring ropes to that city, and we will draw it into the river, until there be not one small stone found there.
And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel. For the LORD had appointed to defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel, to the intent that the LORD might bring evil upon Absalom. appointed: Heb. commanded
Then said Hushai unto Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus have I counselled.
Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying, Lodge not this night in the plains of the wilderness, but speedily pass over; lest the king be swallowed up, and all the people that are with him.
Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz stayed by Enrogel; for they might not be seen to come into the city: and a wench went and told them; and they went and told king David.

New Testament Quotes About Spies (2)

And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.
And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:

Frequently Asked Questions About Spies in the Bible

What does the Bible say about spies?
The Bible contains 24 verses about spies, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding spies through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about spies?
There are 24 Bible verses about spies in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about spies?
While many verses address spies, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of spies you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about spies?
Spies is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 24 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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