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Caleb
One of the twelve spies sent into Canaan — and one of only two (with Joshua) who trusted God's promise. Forty-five years later he claimed his promised hill country.
When ten spies brought a bad report, Caleb said: "Let us go up at once and occupy it, for we are well able to overcome." Israel listened to fear instead.
Forty years later, at eighty-five, Caleb told Joshua, "Now give me this hill country," and conquered Hebron.
He is a picture of faithfulness over a lifetime — and of God's promises kept across decades.
Original BibleDawn entry. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.