Numbers 13:27

“But the people who live there are powerful, and the cities are fortified and very large. We even saw descendants of Anak there.”

Continues the report of the spies, detailing the obstacles they perceived in conquering the land.

“And they spread among the Israelites a bad report about the land they had explored. They said, “The land we explored devours those living in it. All the people we saw there are of great size.”

Part of the same negative report from the spies, elaborating on their fears and exaggerations.

“They took some of the fruit of the land and brought it down to us and reported back, “It is a good land that the Lord our God is giving us.”

Recalls the initial positive assessment of the land's bounty.

“and said to the entire Israelite assembly, “The land we passed through and explored is exceedingly good.”

Joshua and Caleb's contrasting assessment of the land.

“They captured fortified cities and fertile land; they took possession of houses filled with all kinds of good things, wells already dug, vineyards, olive groves and fruit trees in abundance. They ate to the full and thrived; they delighted in your great goodness.”

Reflects on the eventual fulfillment of God's promise regarding the land's abundance.