King James Bible
"And they took of the fruit of the land in their hands, and brought it down unto us, and brought us word again, and said, It is a good land which the LORD our God doth give us."
The twelve spies physically carried back produce from Canaan as tangible proof of the land's fertility. This action fulfilled Moses' instructions to scout the Promised Land and demonstrated the abundance awaiting Israel—particularly significant after decades of wilderness wandering. The spies' initial report confirmed the land's quality, validating God's promise of a territory flowing with milk and honey. This positive assessment stands in stark contrast to the fear and rebellion that would soon follow, highlighting a moment when faith could have triumphed. The report acknowledges divine sovereignty—the land is not to be taken but received as God's gift. This theological framing emphasizes that Canaan's possession depends on God's faithfulness rather than Israel's military might.