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Deuteronomy 1:36 Β· KJV

"Save Caleb the son of Jephunneh; he shall see it, and to him will I give the land that he hath trodden upon, and to his children, because he hath wholly followed the LORD."

King James Version

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Passage Context

34And the LORD heard the voice of your words, and was wroth, and sware, saying,
35Surely there shall not one of these men of this evil generation see that good land, which I sware to give unto your fathers,
36Save Caleb the son of Jephunneh; he shall see it, and to him will I give the land that he hath trodden upon, and to his children, because he hath wholly followed the LORD.
37Also the LORD was angry with me for your sakes, saying, Thou also shalt not go in thither.
38But Joshua the son of Nun, which standeth before thee, he shall go in thither: encourage him: for he shall cause Israel to inherit it.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean to you to wholly follow the Lord?

2

How can you cultivate faithfulness in your life?

3

When have you seen the rewards of your faith?

Life Application

faith

Commit to following God's guidance in your decisions. Reflect on how faithfulness can impact your future.

family

Share stories of faithfulness with your children to inspire them.

People in This Verse

Caleb son of JephunnehOT

Caleb was one of the twelve spies sent to scout Canaan. He demonstrated exceptional faith and courage, believing in God's promise despite the majority's fear.

First appearance: Numbers 13:6

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

Caleb's faithfulness is a precursor to the New Testament theme of faith leading to reward.

See also: Hebrews 3:16-19

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