Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5552 spies
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5552 spies

Spies were used to collect information, usually of a military nature

Joseph’s brothers accused of being spies: Ge 42:9-11,14-16,30-34 Spies sent to reconnoitre the promised land: Nu 13:1-20; Nu 21:32; Dt 1:22; Jos 2:1-3 Rahab hides the spies: Jos 6:17,22,25; Heb 11:31; Jas 2:25
Jos 7:2; Jdg 1:23-24; Jdg 18:2,14,17; 2Sa 10:3 pp 1Ch 19:3

Spies were used to incriminate Jesus Christ and the first Christians

Lk 20:20-22 pp Mt 22:15-16 pp Mk 12:13-14; Gal 2:4

See also

5202accusation, false
5605warfare
5941secrecy
5969treachery