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<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Nun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Of the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Nun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hoshea, son of Nun, from the tribe of Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From Ephraim's tribe, Nun's son Hoshea; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />from the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea son of Nun;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />from the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea son of Nun;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Nun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of the tribe of Ephraim, Oshea the son of Nun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Nun. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for the tribe of Ephraim, Oshea son of Nun;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For the tribe of Ephraim, Oshea, son of Nun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For the tribe of Ephraim: Oshea, son of Nun.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of the tribe of Ephraim, Osee the son of Nun. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 13:9> from the tribe of Ephraim, Hosea the son of Nun;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />for the Josephites, from the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea, son of Nun; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />from the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea son of Nun;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />From the tribe of Ephraim, Hosea the son of Nun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />From the tribe of Aphreim: Husha son of Nun.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Of the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Nun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Of the tribe of Ephraim, Ause the son of Naue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/13-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=4048" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/13.htm">The Spies Explore Canaan</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>from the tribe of Issachar, Igal son of Joseph; <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: lə·maṭ·ṭêh (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">from the tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/669.htm" title="669: ’ep̄·rā·yim (N-proper-ms) -- Dual of masculine form of 'Ephraath; double fruit; Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Ephraim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1954.htm" title="1954: hō·wō·šê·a‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Salvation, the name of several Isr. From yasha'; deliverer; Hoshea, the name of five Israelites.">Hoshea</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bin- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5126.htm" title="5126: nūn (N-proper-ms) -- Father of Joshua. Or Nown; from nuwn; perpetuity, Nun or Non, the father of Joshua.">of Nun;</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>from the tribe of Benjamin, Palti son of Raphu;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/14-6.htm">Joshua 14:6-9</a></span><br />Then the sons of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know what the LORD said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh-barnea about you and me. / I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought back to him an honest report. / Although my brothers who went with me made the hearts of the people melt with fear, I remained loyal to the LORD my God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/15-13.htm">Joshua 15:13-19</a></span><br />According to the LORD’s command to him, Joshua gave Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion among the sons of Judah—Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.) / And Caleb drove out from there the three sons of Anak—the descendants of Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak. / From there he marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher). ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-12.htm">Judges 1:12-15</a></span><br />And Caleb said, “To the man who strikes down Kiriath-sepher and captures it, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage.” / So Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage. / One day Acsah came to Othniel and urged him to ask her father for a field. When she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, “What do you desire?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-15.htm">1 Chronicles 4:15</a></span><br />The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah: Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-36.htm">Deuteronomy 1:36</a></span><br />except Caleb son of Jephunneh. He will see it, and I will give him and his descendants the land on which he has set foot, because he followed the LORD wholeheartedly.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/14-13.htm">Joshua 14:13-14</a></span><br />Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as his inheritance. / Therefore Hebron belongs to Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite as an inheritance to this day, because he wholly followed the LORD, the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/15-13.htm">Joshua 15:13</a></span><br />According to the LORD’s command to him, Joshua gave Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion among the sons of Judah—Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/3-9.htm">Judges 3:9-11</a></span><br />But when the Israelites cried out to the LORD, He raised up Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz as a deliverer to save them. / The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel’s judge and went out to war. And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel, who prevailed against him. / So the land had rest for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/14-12.htm">Joshua 14:12</a></span><br />Now therefore give me this hill country that the LORD promised me on that day, for you yourself heard then that the Anakim were there, with great and fortified cities. Perhaps with the LORD’s help I will drive them out, as the LORD has spoken.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/14-10.htm">Joshua 14:10-11</a></span><br />Now behold, as the LORD promised, He has kept me alive these forty-five years since He spoke this word to Moses, while Israel wandered in the wilderness. So here I am today, eighty-five years old, / still as strong today as I was the day Moses sent me out. As my strength was then, so it is now for war, for going out, and for coming in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-12.htm">Joshua 21:12</a></span><br />But they had given the fields and villages around the city to Caleb son of Jephunneh as his possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/14-15.htm">Joshua 14:15</a></span><br />(Hebron used to be called Kiriath-arba, after Arba, the greatest man among the Anakim.) Then the land had rest from war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/15-14.htm">Joshua 15:14</a></span><br />And Caleb drove out from there the three sons of Anak—the descendants of Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-11.htm">Joshua 21:11</a></span><br />They gave them Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), with its surrounding pasturelands, in the hill country of Judah. (Arba was the father of Anak.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/15-16.htm">Joshua 15:16-17</a></span><br />And Caleb said, “To the man who strikes down Kiriath-sepher and captures it, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage.” / So Othniel son of Caleb’s brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of the tribe of Ephraim, Oshea the son of Nun.</p><p class="hdg">Oshea</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/13-16.htm">Numbers 13:16</a></b></br> These <i>are</i> the names of the men which Moses sent to spy out the land. And Moses called Oshea the son of Nun Jehoshua.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/11-28.htm">Numbers 11:28</a></b></br> And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of Moses, <i>one</i> of his young men, answered and said, My lord Moses, forbid them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/27-18.htm">Numbers 27:18-22</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom <i>is</i> the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him; … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/10-22.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/numbers/10-22.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-23.htm">Hoshea</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-23.htm">Hoshe'a</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/26-28.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/numbers/26-28.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/numbers/13-16.htm">Hoshea</a> <a href="/numbers/13-16.htm">Hoshe'a</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/13-1.htm">The names of the men who were sent to search the land</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/13-17.htm">Their instructions</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/13-21.htm">Their acts</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/13-26.htm">Their relation</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>from the tribe of Ephraim</b><br>Ephraim was one of the two sons of Joseph, born to him in Egypt. The tribe of Ephraim held a significant position among the tribes of Israel, often representing the northern kingdom in later biblical history. Ephraim was blessed by Jacob in <a href="/genesis/48-19.htm">Genesis 48:19</a>, where Jacob prophesied that Ephraim would become a multitude of nations. This tribe was known for its strength and influence, as seen in its leadership role in the northern kingdom of Israel. The land allotted to Ephraim was fertile and strategically located, contributing to its prominence.<p><b>Hoshea son of Nun</b><br>Hoshea, later known as Joshua, was the son of Nun and a member of the tribe of Ephraim. His name, Hoshea, means "salvation," which is significant as he would later lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, symbolizing deliverance and fulfillment of God's promises. Moses changed his name to Joshua (<a href="/numbers/13-16.htm">Numbers 13:16</a>), meaning "The LORD is salvation," which foreshadows his role as a type of Christ, who leads believers into the ultimate Promised Land. Joshua's leadership and faithfulness are highlighted throughout the biblical narrative, particularly in the conquest of Canaan. His life and actions are often seen as a precursor to the salvation and leadership provided by Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hoshea.htm">Hoshea (Joshua) son of Nun</a></b><br>Originally named Hoshea, meaning "salvation," Moses later renames him Joshua, meaning "The LORD is salvation." He is a key figure in Israel's history, known for his faithfulness and leadership in bringing the Israelites into the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_ephraim.htm">Tribe of Ephraim</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, Ephraim was a significant tribe, often associated with leadership and strength. Joshua, being from this tribe, highlights the tribe's prominence.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_spying_of_canaan.htm">The Spying of Canaan</a></b><br>This event involves Moses sending twelve spies, one from each tribe, to explore the land of Canaan. It is a pivotal moment in Israel's journey to the Promised Land, testing their faith and obedience to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_faithfulness.htm">Leadership and Faithfulness</a></b><br>Joshua's selection as a spy and later as a leader underscores the importance of faithfulness and trust in God. His life exemplifies how God prepares and uses those who are committed to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_a_name.htm">The Power of a Name</a></b><br>The change from Hoshea to Joshua signifies a deeper spiritual truth: our identity and mission are rooted in God's salvation. This transformation is a reminder of the new identity believers receive in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_challenges.htm">Courage in the Face of Challenges</a></b><br>Joshua's role as a spy and leader required immense courage. Believers today are called to face challenges with the same courage, trusting in God's promises and presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community.htm">The Role of Community</a></b><br>The involvement of the twelve tribes in the spying mission highlights the importance of community and collective responsibility in fulfilling God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_key_events_in_joshua's_life.htm">What are key events in Joshua's life?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/summarize_joshua's_life_and_leadership..htm">What is the summary of Joshua's life and leadership?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_tribe_of_ephraim.htm">What is the Tribe of Ephraim?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_ephraim's_claims.htm">1 Chronicles 7:20–29 – Are there historical or archaeological records supporting Ephraim’s vast numbers and territorial claims listed here? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">Of the tribe of Ephraim.--</span>It has been supposed that there is some displacement of the text in this verse. Thus far the order of the tribes is the same as in <a href="/context/numbers/1-5.htm" title="And these are the names of the men that shall stand with you: of the tribe of Reuben; Elizur the son of Shedeur.">Numbers 1:5-8</a>. After Issachar, Zebulun (the sixth son of Leah) would naturally follow, as in <a href="/numbers/1-9.htm" title="Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon.">Numbers 1:9</a>, and Ephraim and Manasseh would naturally be connected, as in <a href="/numbers/1-10.htm" title="Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim; Elishama the son of Ammihud: of Manasseh; Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.">Numbers 1:10</a>. This supposition is supported by the occurrence of the name of Joseph in <a href="/numbers/13-7.htm" title="Of the tribe of Issachar, Igal the son of Joseph.">Numbers 13:7</a>; <a href="/numbers/13-11.htm" title="Of the tribe of Joseph, namely, of the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi.">Numbers 13:11</a>. The order of the remaining four tribes is the same as in Numbers 1, except that the tribe of Naphtali is placed before, instead of after, that of Gad.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/13-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">from the tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמַטֵּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·maṭ·ṭêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4294.htm">Strong's 4294: </a> </span><span class="str2">A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ephraim,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶפְרָ֖יִם</span> <span class="translit">(’ep̄·rā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_669.htm">Strong's 669: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hoshea</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹשֵׁ֥עַ</span> <span class="translit">(hō·wō·šê·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1954.htm">Strong's 1954: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hoshea -- 'salvation', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּן־</span> <span class="translit">(bin-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Nun;</span><br /><span class="heb">נֽוּן׃</span> <span class="translit">(nūn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5126.htm">Strong's 5126: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nun -- father of Joshua</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/13-8.htm">Numbers 13:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/13-8.htm">Numbers 13:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/13-8.htm">Numbers 13:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/13-8.htm">Numbers 13:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/13-8.htm">Numbers 13:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/13-8.htm">Numbers 13:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/13-8.htm">Numbers 13:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/13-8.htm">Numbers 13:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/13-8.htm">Numbers 13:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/13-8.htm">Numbers 13:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/13-8.htm">OT Law: Numbers 13:8 Of the tribe of Ephraim Hoshea (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/13-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 13:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 13:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/13-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 13:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 13:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>