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WAEC SSCE - Christian Religious Studies - 2016 (Objective)

Question 1 Report

The discovery of pomegranate and figs at Eschol gave the Spies sent by Moses
Answer Details
The discovery of pomegranates and figs at Eschol gave the spies sent by Moses hope. The spies were sent to explore the land of Canaan and to report back on its inhabitants and resources. When they reached the Valley of Eschol, they found a cluster of grapes so large that it took two men to carry it. They also found pomegranates and figs. This was evidence that the land was indeed fertile and abundant, just as God had promised. This discovery gave the spies hope that the land of Canaan would indeed be a land flowing with milk and honey, and that the Israelites would be able to settle there and thrive. However, despite this encouraging sign, some of the spies still brought back a negative report, causing the people to lose hope and rebel against Moses and Aaron.
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