Numbers 13:10

In Numbers 13:10, the spy representing the tribe of Zebulun is mentioned as part of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. This verse is a part of the account where each spy was chosen to represent their respective tribe. The selection of these men was significant as they were tasked with assessing the land that God had promised to the Israelites. The tribe of Zebulun, through their appointed spy, played a role in providing a report on the land's fertility, inhabitants, and challenges, contributing to the overall reconnaissance mission.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

These are the names of the men which Moses sent to spy out the land,.... Which is observed after the catalogue is given of them, Num 13:4; and this is repeated that their names may be taken notice of, which stand on record to the disgrace of the greater number of them, and to the honour of two only, Joshua and Caleb; and on the former the following remark is made: and Moses called Oshea the son of Nun, Jehoshua; whether it was at this time that Moses gave him this name is not certain; if it was, then he is called so before by anticipation, for he is several times called so before this, and even the first time we hear of him, Exo 17:9; wherefore Chaskuni reads it, Moses had called; but Jarchi thinks it was now given him, and that Moses prayed for him , "Jah" or "Jehovah" save thee from the counsel of the spies: the name is the same with Jesus, as appears from Heb 4:8; and a type he was of Christ the Saviour, whose name is so called, because he saves his people from their sins, Mat 1:21; and brings them to heaven, as Joshua was the instrument of saving the Israelites and bringing them into the land of Canaan.