One of the following was not among the instructions Moses gave to the spies sent...
One of the following was not among the instructions Moses gave to the spies sent into Canaan:
- A) Go up there into the Negeb
- B) Bring some of the fruits of the land
- C) Stay in the house on the wall (i.e. Rahab's house)
- D) See what the land is like.
Correct Answer: C) Stay in the house on the wall (i.e. Rahab's house)
Explanation
This question is asking which instruction Moses did not give to the spies he sent into Canaan. The options are A) Go up there into the Negeb, B) Bring some of the fruits of the land, C) Stay in the house on the wall (i.e. Rahab's house), and D) See what the land is like. The correct answer is option C.
When the Israelites were on their journey to the Promised Land, Moses sent spies to go ahead and assess the land. They were to report back on the quality of the land, the people and their strength, and the cities they would face. The spies were also instructed to bring back some of the fruits of the land as evidence of its abundance. They were to see what the land was like and determine if it was good or bad. However, Moses did not instruct the spies to stay in the house on the wall, which was Rahab's house.
Rahab was a prostitute who lived in Jericho, a city in Canaan. She helped the Israelite spies by hiding them from the king's soldiers who were searching for them. Rahab had heard about the great things that God had done for the Israelites, and she believed in Him. Because of her faith, she was saved when the Israelites attacked Jericho.
In summary, Moses gave the spies several instructions when he sent them into Canaan, including seeing what the land was like and bringing back some of the fruits of the land. However, he did not instruct them to stay in the house on the wall, which was Rahab's house.

