The Magnanimous Character and Wisdom of Caleb
Numbers 13:30
And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.


1. He "stilled the people." Stillness engenders thoughtfulness.

2. He seeks to secure unity of faith. "Let us go up."

3. Promptness. "At once."

4. He directs their minds to their ability.Conclusion: The world belongs to Christ by creation and by preservation. In God's name the Church may claim Christ's prerogative for the conquest of the world.

(W. Mudge.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.

WEB: Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, "Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it."




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