Beginning of the End - Ellen G. White

Chapter 34
Twelve Spies Survey Canaan
This chapter is based on Numbers 13 and 14.
The Israelites camped at Kadesh, in the wilderness of Paran,
which was not far from the borders of the Promised Land. It was
here at Kadesh that the people suggested that spies be sent out to
look over the country. Moses presented the matter to the Lord, and
permission was granted. The men were chosen and Moses told them
to go and see the country and the people--whether they were strong
or weak, few or many, and to also evaluate the soil and its
fruitfulness and to bring some of the fruit of the land.
They went and surveyed the whole land, returning after forty
days. The news of the spies' return was met with rejoicing. The
people rushed out to greet the messengers who had safely escaped
the dangers of their risky undertaking. The spies brought samples of
the fruit, showing the richness of the soil. They brought a cluster of
grapes so large that it was carried between two men. They also
brought figs and pomegranates which grew there abundantly.
The people listened intently as the report was brought to
Moses. "We went to the land where you sent us," the spies began, "It
truly flows with milk and honey, and this is its fruit." The people
were enthusiastic--they would eagerly obey the voice of the Lord
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