At God's command, Moses sent twelve spies into the Land of Canaan to explore the Promised Land. They journeyed from south to north and back, observing the land and its inhabitants. Their report described a land flowing with milk and honey, abundant in natural resources and prime agricultural lands, far superior to the wilderness of Paran where Israel dwelt. They brought back fruit as evidence of its fertility, confirming that it was everything God had promised. However, the spies highlighted significant obstacles to occupying the land. They noted that the land was already densely populated by five different peoples: Amalekites in the south, Hittites, Jebusites, and Amorites in the mountains, and Canaanites along the Jordan River and seashore. They argued there was no room for Israel's 2.5 million people to settle among them. Additionally, they feared having to fight these nations in succession, recalling past struggles with the Amalekites and dreading the military strength of the Hittites, the fortified stronghold of the Jebusites, the mountain castles of the Amorites, and the coastal presence of the Canaanites and Philistines. They believed the task was too daunting for their group. The spies further exaggerated the challenges, claiming the land would devour them, either through exposure to attack from fortified positions or depletion of their strength, leaving them vulnerable to other aggressors. They also spoke of giants among the inhabitants, heightening fears with tales of invincible warriors. These reports stirred panic among the Israelites, who wailed in despair, convinced they could not overcome these obstacles to enter the Promised Land. Caleb countered with faith, insisting they could prevail as they had against the Amalekites, with God's support. Yet, the people's fear and rebellion persisted, leading to murmuring against their leaders and a desire to return to Egypt rather than face the challenges of occupying the land. God, angered by their lack of faith, decreed that those over twenty would not enter the Promised Land, sentencing them to wander in the wilderness for thirty-eight more years until they perished, except for Joshua and Caleb. Even after this judgment, some Israelites presumptuously attempted to enter the land, only to be repulsed by the Amalekites and Canaanites, resulting in further loss. In contrast, the next generation, trained in the wilderness under Moses, Joshua, and Caleb, approached the occupation of the land with strength and courage. They were prepared to follow God's command without rebellion or fear, ready to inherit the Promised Land as a place of blessing and rest, a homeland they had long sought after their journey from slavery.