Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version That place was called the Valley of Eshkol because of the cluster of grapes the Israelites cut off there. New Living Translation That place was called the valley of Eshcol (which means “cluster”), because of the cluster of grapes the Israelite men cut there. English Standard Version That place was called the Valley of Eshcol, because of the cluster that the people of Israel cut down from there. Berean Standard Bible Because of the cluster of grapes the Israelites cut there, that place was called the Valley of Eshcol. King James Bible The place was called the brook Eshcol, because of the cluster of grapes which the children of Israel cut down from thence. New King James Version The place was called the Valley of Eshcol, because of the cluster which the men of Israel cut down there. New American Standard Bible That place was called the Valley of Eshcol, because of the cluster which the sons of Israel cut off from there. NASB 1995 That place was called the valley of Eshcol, because of the cluster which the sons of Israel cut down from there. NASB 1977 That place was called the valley of Eshcol, because of the cluster which the sons of Israel cut down from there. Legacy Standard Bible That place was called the valley of Eshcol, because of the cluster which the sons of Israel cut down from there. Amplified Bible That place was called the Valley of Eshcol (cluster of grapes) because of the cluster of grapes which the sons of Israel cut down there. Christian Standard Bible That place was called Eshcol Valley because of the cluster of grapes the Israelites cut there. Holman Christian Standard Bible That place was called the Valley of Eshcol because of the cluster of grapes the Israelites cut there. American Standard Version That place was called the valley of Eshcol, because of the cluster which the children of Israel cut down from thence. English Revised Version That place was called the valley of Eshcol, because of the cluster which the children of Israel cut down from thence. GOD'S WORD® Translation So they called that valley Eshcol [Bunch of Grapes] because of the bunch of grapes the Israelites cut off there. Good News Translation That place was named Eshcol Valley because of the bunch of grapes the Israelites cut off there.) International Standard Version The entire place was called the Eshcol Valley on account of the cluster of grapes that the men of Israel had taken from there. Majority Standard Bible Because of the cluster of grapes the Israelites cut there, that place was called the Valley of Eshcol. NET Bible That place was called the Eshcol Valley, because of the cluster of grapes that the Israelites cut from there. New Heart English Bible That place was called the Valley of Eshcol, because of the cluster which the children of Israel cut down from there. Webster's Bible Translation The place was called the brook Eshcol, because of the cluster of grapes which the children of Israel cut down from thence. World English Bible That place was called the valley of Eshcol, because of the cluster which the children of Israel cut down from there. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThat place has been called the Brook of Eshcol, because of the cluster which the sons of Israel cut from there. Young's Literal Translation That place hath one called Brook of Eshcol, because of the cluster which the sons of Israel cut from thence. Smith's Literal Translation And he called that place the valley of Eshool, on account of the cluster of grapes which the sons of Israel cut off from there. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhich was called Nehelescol, that is to say, the torrent of the cluster of grapes, because from thence the children of Israel had carried a cluster of grapes. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible It was because of the cluster the Israelites cut there that they called the place Wadi Eshcol. New Revised Standard Version That place was called the Wadi Eshcol, because of the cluster that the Israelites cut down from there. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThat place was called the valley of Segola, because of the bunch of grapes which the children of Israel cut down from there. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they called that place the valley of SegulaClusters because of the clusters that sons of Israel had picked from there. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917That place was called the valley of Eshcol, because of the cluster which the children of Israel cut down from thence.-- Brenton Septuagint Translation And they called that place, The valley of the cluster, because of the cluster which the children of Israel cut down from thence. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Spies Explore Canaan…23When they came to the Valley of Eshcol, they cut down a branch with a single cluster of grapes, which they carried on a pole between two men. They also took some pomegranates and figs. 24Because of the cluster of grapes the Israelites cut there, that place was called the Valley of Eshcol. Cross References Deuteronomy 1:24-25 They left and went up into the hill country, and came to the Valley of Eshcol and spied out the land. / They took some of the fruit of the land in their hands, carried it down to us, and brought us word: “It is a good land that the LORD our God is giving us.” Joshua 2:23-24 Then the two men started back, came down from the hill country, and crossed the river. So they came to Joshua son of Nun and reported all that had happened to them. / “The LORD has surely delivered the entire land into our hands,” they said to Joshua. “Indeed, all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of us.” Joshua 6:23 So the young spies went in and brought out Rahab, her father and mother and brothers, and all who belonged to her. They brought out her whole family and settled them outside the camp of Israel. John 15:1-5 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. / You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ... Genesis 49:11 He ties his donkey to the vine, his colt to the choicest branch. He washes his garments in wine, his robes in the blood of grapes. Isaiah 5:1-7 I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. / He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour! / “And now, O dwellers of Jerusalem and men of Judah, I exhort you to judge between Me and My vineyard. ... Matthew 7:16-20 By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. / A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. ... John 15:8 This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples. Psalm 80:8-11 You uprooted a vine from Egypt; You drove out the nations and transplanted it. / You cleared the ground for it, and it took root and filled the land. / The mountains were covered by its shade, and the mighty cedars with its branches. ... Jeremiah 2:21 I had planted you like a choice vine from the very best seed. How could you turn yourself before Me into a rotten, wild vine? Ezekiel 15:1-8 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, how does the wood of the vine surpass any other branch among the trees in the forest? / Can wood be taken from it to make something useful? Or can one make from it a peg on which to hang utensils? ... Matthew 21:33-41 Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it, and built a tower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey. / When the harvest time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit. / But the tenants seized his servants. They beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. ... Mark 12:1-9 Then Jesus began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a wine vat, and built a watchtower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey. / At harvest time, he sent a servant to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit of the vineyard. / But they seized the servant, beat him, and sent him away empty-handed. ... Luke 13:6-9 Then Jesus told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. / So he said to the keeper of the vineyard, ‘Look, for the past three years I have come to search for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Therefore cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’ / ‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone again this year, until I dig around it and fertilize it. ... Luke 20:9-16 Then He proceeded to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it out to some tenants, and went away for a long time. / At harvest time, he sent a servant to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat the servant and sent him away empty-handed. / So he sent another servant, but they beat him and treated him shamefully, sending him away empty-handed. ... Treasury of Scripture The place was called the brook Eshcol, because of the cluster of grapes which the children of Israel cut down from there. brook or valley Numbers 13:23 And they came unto the brook of Eshcol, and cut down from thence a branch with one cluster of grapes, and they bare it between two upon a staff; and they brought of the pomegranates, and of the figs. Eshcol. Jump to Previous Brook Children Cluster Cut Eshcol Israel Israelites Thence ValleyJump to Next Brook Children Cluster Cut Eshcol Israel Israelites Thence ValleyNumbers 13 1. The names of the men who were sent to search the land17. Their instructions 21. Their acts 26. Their relation Because of the cluster of grapes the Israelites cut there The Israelites, under Moses' leadership, were exploring the Promised Land, Canaan, to assess its potential for settlement. The cluster of grapes signifies the land's fertility and abundance, fulfilling God's promise of a land "flowing with milk and honey" (Exodus 3:8). Grapes were a staple in the ancient Near Eastern diet, used for food and wine, symbolizing prosperity and blessing. The act of cutting the grapes indicates the tangible evidence of God's provision and the land's richness, which was meant to encourage the Israelites to trust in God's promises. that place was called the Valley of Eshcol Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesGod's chosen people, who were on a journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. They were tasked with exploring Canaan. 2. The Valley of Eshcol A fertile area in Canaan known for its abundant produce, particularly the large cluster of grapes that the Israelite spies brought back as evidence of the land's richness. 3. The Spies A group of twelve men, one from each tribe of Israel, sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan and report back on its conditions and inhabitants. 4. Moses The leader of the Israelites, who was commanded by God to send the spies into Canaan to assess the land promised to them. 5. Canaan The land promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, described as a land flowing with milk and honey. Teaching Points Faith in God's PromisesThe exploration of Canaan was a test of faith in God's promises. Believers today are called to trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem daunting. The Abundance of God's Provision The cluster of grapes symbolizes the abundance and richness of God's provision. Christians are encouraged to recognize and be thankful for God's blessings in their lives. The Importance of Obedience The spies were obedient to Moses' command to explore the land. Similarly, believers are called to obey God's commands, trusting that His plans are for their good. Overcoming Fear with Faith Despite the challenges reported by the spies, faith in God's power and promises should overcome fear. Believers are encouraged to face their fears with faith. Bearing Spiritual Fruit Just as the Valley of Eshcol was fruitful, Christians are called to bear spiritual fruit, living lives that reflect the character and love of Christ.(24) The place was called . . . --This verse states the reason why the valley was so called by the Israelites, but does not determine the question whether it originally derived its name from Eshcol or not.Verse 24. - The place was called the brook Eshcol, because of the cluster. It is very probable that it was already known as the valley of Eshcol, from the friend of Abraham, who bore that name and lived in that neighbourhood (Genesis 14:13, 24). If so it is an admirable instance of the loose way in which etymologies are treated in the Old Testament: what the place really received was not a new name, but a new signification to the old name; but this appeared all one in the eyes of the sacred writer. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Because ofעַ֚ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the cluster הָֽאֶשְׁכּ֔וֹל (hā·’eš·kō·wl) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 811: A bunch of grapes, other fruit of grapes the Israelites בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son cut כָּרְת֥וּ (kā·rə·ṯū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant there, מִשָּׁ֖ם (miš·šām) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither that הַה֔וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are place לַמָּק֣וֹם (lam·mā·qō·wm) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition was called קָרָ֖א (qā·rā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read the Valley נַ֣חַל (na·ḥal) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5158: A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft of Eshcol. אֶשְׁכּ֑וֹל (’eš·kō·wl) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 812: Eshcol -- an Amorite, also a region of Hebron Links Numbers 13:24 NIVNumbers 13:24 NLT Numbers 13:24 ESV Numbers 13:24 NASB Numbers 13:24 KJV Numbers 13:24 BibleApps.com Numbers 13:24 Biblia Paralela Numbers 13:24 Chinese Bible Numbers 13:24 French Bible Numbers 13:24 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 13:24 That place was called the valley (Nu Num.) |
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