Numbers 13:1-14:45 When we read the Bible, the Holy Spirit will often highlight, or draw to our particular attention something we are reading.

Moses was told to choose as the spies, princes, leaders of the people, "one man for the tribe of his fathers ye do send, every one a prince among them". They were not chosen for their skill in spying, for their age or ability, but as "every one a prince". This was task for those who were raised to leadership, because they were intended to bring a good report which would have authority in its being related to the people. They were to be in a position of honour and power for this task. Choice men, princes were to go.

Each one is named. Marvel at the way that records have been kept and written down, at such a time, so long ago. And still with us now. Thus God protects His word and sustains it th ...