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Numbers 13:24 · KJV

"The place was called the brook Eshcol, because of the cluster of grapes which the children of Israel cut down from thence."

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Passage Context

22And they ascended by the south, and came unto Hebron; where Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the children of Anak, were. (Now Hebron was built seven years before Zoan in Egypt.)
23And 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.
24The place was called the brook Eshcol, because of the cluster of grapes which the children of Israel cut down from thence.
25And they returned from searching of the land after forty days.
26And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the congregation of the children of Israel, unto the wilderness of Paran, to Kadesh; and brought back word unto them, and unto all the congregation, and shewed them the fruit of the land.

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Reflection Questions

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How does naming places impact your understanding of history?

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What does the significance of Eshcol mean for you personally?

3

When have you experienced a moment that changed your perspective?

Life Application

memory

Consider creating a personal 'landmark' that reminds you of God's promises in your life. This could be a physical item or a memory.

gratitude

Take time to acknowledge and name the blessings in your life, just as Eshcol was named for its abundance.

Places in This Verse

Eshcol

Eshcol serves as a reminder of God's provision and the fruitful nature of the land promised to the Israelites.

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