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◄ Joshua 14:8►

New International Version
but my fellow Israelites who went up with me made the hearts of the people melt in fear. I, however, followed the LORD my God wholeheartedly.

New Living Translation
but my brothers who went with me frightened the people from entering the Promised Land. For my part, I wholeheartedly followed the LORD my God.

English Standard Version
But my brothers who went up with me made the heart of the people melt; yet I wholly followed the LORD my God.

Berean Standard Bible
Although my brothers who went with me made the hearts of the people melt with fear, I remained loyal to the LORD my God.

King James Bible
Nevertheless my brethren that went up with me made the heart of the people melt: but I wholly followed the LORD my God.

New King James Version
Nevertheless my brethren who went up with me made the heart of the people melt, but I wholly followed the LORD my God.

New American Standard Bible
Nevertheless my brothers who went up with me made the heart of the people meltwith fear; but I followed the LORD my God fully.

NASB 1995
“Nevertheless my brethren who went up with me made the heart of the people melt with fear; but I followed the LORD my God fully.

NASB 1977
“Nevertheless my brethren who went up with me made the heart of the people melt with fear; but I followed the LORD my God fully.

Legacy Standard Bible
Nevertheless, my brothers who went up with me made the heart of the people meltwith fear; but I followed Yahweh my God fully.

Amplified Bible
My brothers (fellow spies) who went up with me made the heart of the people melt with fear; but I followed the LORD my God completely.

Christian Standard Bible
My brothers who went with me caused the people to lose heart, but I followed the LORD my God completely.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
My brothers who went with me caused the people’s hearts to melt with fear, but I remained loyal to the LORD my God.

American Standard Version
Nevertheless my brethren that went up with me made the heart of the people melt; but I wholly followed Jehovah my God.

Contemporary English Version
The other spies said things that made our people afraid, but I completely trusted the LORD God.

English Revised Version
Nevertheless my brethren that went up with me made the heart of the people melt: but I wholly followed the LORD my God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But my companions discouraged the people. However, I was completely loyal to the LORD my God.

Good News Translation
The men who went with me, however, made our people afraid. But I faithfully obeyed the LORD my God.

International Standard Version
As it happened, my fellow Israelis who went up with me terrified the people, but I fully followed the LORD my God.

NET Bible
My countrymen who accompanied me frightened the people, but I remained loyal to the LORD my God.

New Heart English Bible
Nevertheless, my brothers who went up with me made the heart of the people melt; but I wholly followed the LORD my God.

Webster's Bible Translation
Nevertheless, my brethren that went up with me made the heart of the people melt: but I wholly followed the LORD my God.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Although my brothers who went with me made the hearts of the people melt with fear, I remained loyal to the LORD my God.

World English Bible
Nevertheless, my brothers who went up with me made the heart of the people melt; but I wholly followed Yahweh my God.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and my brothers who have gone up with me have caused the heart of the people to melt, and I have been fully after my God YHWH;

Young's Literal Translation
and my brethren who have gone up with me have caused the heart of the people to melt, and I have been fully after Jehovah my God;

Smith's Literal Translation
And my brethren who went up with me caused the heart of the people to melt: and I filled up after Jehovah my God.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
But my brethren, that had gone up with me, discouraged the heart of the people: and I nevertheless followed the Lord my God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But my brothers, who had ascended with me, broke the heart of the people. And I nevertheless followed the Lord my God.

New American Bible
My fellow scouts who went up with me made the people’s confidence melt away, but I was completely loyal to the LORD, my God.

New Revised Standard Version
But my companions who went up with me made the heart of the people melt; yet I wholeheartedly followed the LORD my God.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Nevertheless our brethren who went up with us made the heart of the people quake; but I wholly followed the LORD my God.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And our brothers, those who came up were with us, made the heart of the people tremble and I followed perfectly after LORD JEHOVAH my God

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
Nevertheless my brethren that went up with me made the heart of the people melt; but I wholly followed the LORD my God.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
My brethren that went up with me turned away the heart of the people, but I applied my self to follow the Lord my God.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Caleb Requests Hebron
…7I 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.8Although my brothers who went with me made the hearts of the people melt with fear,I remained loyal to the LORD my God.9On that day Moses swore to me, saying, ‘Surely the land on which you have set foot will be an inheritance to you and your children forever, because you have wholly followed the LORD my God.’…

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Cross References

Numbers 13:30-33
Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses and said, “We must go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly conquer it!” / But the men who had gone up with him replied, “We cannot go up against the people, for they are stronger than we are!” / So they gave the Israelites a bad report about the land that they had spied out: “The land we explored devours its inhabitants, and all the people we saw there are great in stature. ...

Numbers 14:6-9
Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had spied out the land, tore their clothes / and said to the whole congregation of Israel, “The land we passed through and explored is an exceedingly good land. / If the LORD delights in us, He will bring us into this land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and He will give it to us. ...

Deuteronomy 1:36
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.”

Numbers 14:24
But because My servant Caleb has a different spirit and has followed Me wholeheartedly, I will bring him into the land he has entered, and his descendants will inherit it.

Numbers 32:12
not one except Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite and Joshua son of Nun—because they did follow the LORD wholeheartedly.’

Deuteronomy 1:28
Where can we go? Our brothers have made our hearts melt, saying: ‘The people are larger and taller than we are; the cities are large, with walls up to the heavens. We even saw the descendants of the Anakim there.’”

Deuteronomy 9:1-2
Hear, O Israel: Today you are about to cross the Jordan to go in and dispossess nations greater and stronger than you, with large cities fortified to the heavens. / The people are strong and tall, the descendants of the Anakim. You know about them, and you have heard it said, “Who can stand up to the sons of Anak?”

Numbers 14:37-38
those men who had brought out the bad report about the land—were struck down by a plague before the LORD. / Of those men who had gone to spy out the land, only Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh remained alive.

Numbers 14:11
And the LORD said to Moses, “How long will this people treat Me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in Me, despite all the signs I have performed among them?

Numbers 14:22-23
not one of the men who have seen My glory and the signs I performed in Egypt and in the wilderness—yet have tested Me and disobeyed Me these ten times— / not one will ever see the land that I swore to give their fathers. None of those who have treated Me with contempt will see it.

Hebrews 3:16-19
For who were the ones who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt? / And with whom was God angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness? / And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? ...

Hebrews 4:1-2
Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fallen short of it. / For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since they did not share the faith of those who comprehended it.

1 Corinthians 10:10-11
And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel. / Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.

Hebrews 3:12-14
See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God. / But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. / We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.

Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

Treasury of Scripture

Nevertheless my brothers that went up with me made the heart of the people melt: but I wholly followed the LORD my God.

wholly

Joshua 14:14
Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite unto this day, because that he wholly followed the LORD God of Israel.

Numbers 14:24
But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it.

Deuteronomy 1:36
Save Caleb the son of Jephunneh; he shall see it, and to him will I give the land that he hath trodden upon, and to his children, because he hath wholly followed the LORD.

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Joshua 14

1.The nine tribes and a half are to have their inheritance by lot
6.Caleb by privilege obtains Hebron

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Although my brothers who went with me
This phrase refers to the other spies sent by Moses to scout the Promised Land (Numbers 13:1-14:10). Caleb, along with Joshua, was one of the twelve spies. The term "brothers" indicates their shared mission and heritage as Israelites. This highlights the unity and shared responsibility among the tribes of Israel, yet also foreshadows the division in their report and faith.

made the hearts of the people melt with fear
The report of the ten spies instilled fear among the Israelites, causing them to doubt God's promise and power (Numbers 13:31-33). This fear led to rebellion against God’s command to take the land. The phrase "melt with fear" is a vivid expression of the Israelites' loss of courage, similar to the reaction of the Canaanites upon hearing of Israel's approach (Joshua 2:9-11). It underscores the power of words and the impact of leadership on communal faith.

I remained loyal to the LORD my God
Caleb's loyalty is a testament to his faith and trust in God's promises, contrasting with the fear and disbelief of the other spies. His faithfulness is rewarded with the promise of inheritance in the land (Numbers 14:24). This loyalty is a type of Christ, who remained faithful to God’s mission despite opposition. Caleb's unwavering faith serves as a model for believers, emphasizing the importance of steadfastness in the face of doubt and adversity.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Caleb
One of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. He is known for his faithfulness and trust in God, as he followed the LORD wholeheartedly.

2.The Twelve Spies
A group of Israelite leaders sent to scout the Promised Land. Ten of them returned with a discouraging report, causing fear among the Israelites.

3.The Promised Land (Canaan)
The land promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It represents God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises.

4.The Israelites
The chosen people of God, who were led out of Egypt and through the wilderness by Moses, and later by Joshua, into the Promised Land.

5.The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His promises.

Teaching Points

Wholehearted Devotion
Caleb's example teaches us the importance of following God with complete dedication, regardless of the circumstances or the opinions of others.

Faith Over Fear
The contrast between Caleb and the other spies illustrates the power of faith in overcoming fear. Believers are called to trust in God's promises rather than succumbing to fear.

Influence of Leadership
The negative report of the ten spies shows how leadership can influence the faith and morale of a community. As Christians, we are called to be leaders who inspire faith and courage.

God's Faithfulness
Caleb's account is a testament to God's faithfulness in rewarding those who trust Him. It encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith, knowing that God honors His promises.

Courage in the Minority
Caleb stood firm in his faith even when he was in the minority. This challenges believers to stand for truth and righteousness, even when it is unpopular.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Joshua 14:8?

2.How does Caleb's faithfulness in Joshua 14:8 inspire your own spiritual commitment?

3.What can we learn from Caleb about trusting God despite opposition?

4.How does Caleb's example connect with Hebrews 11:6 on faith and pleasing God?

5.In what ways can you "follow the LORD wholeheartedly" in your daily life?

6.How does Caleb's trust in God challenge your response to peer pressure today?

7.What does Joshua 14:8 reveal about faithfulness and trust in God?

8.How does Joshua 14:8 challenge our understanding of loyalty to divine promises?

9.What historical context is essential for understanding Joshua 14:8?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 14?

11.Romans 14 (entire chapter) - Does this chapter's emphasis on personal conviction over collective rules lead to moral relativism within the church?

12.Who are the Calebites in the Bible?

13.Psalm 122:1: How could David have gone to the 'house of the LORD' if the temple was built later under Solomon?

14.Ezekiel 33:17 - If God's ways are truly just, why do we see instances of collective punishment and suffering elsewhere in Scripture?

What Does Joshua 14:8 Mean

Although my brothers who went with me

Caleb is recalling the historic spy mission recorded inNumbers 13. He and eleven “brothers” were chosen leaders, trusted representatives of their tribes. Yet ten of those same men later sowed doubt. Their shared past and equal standing heighten the contrast—people who start together can choose very different endings (Numbers 13:1–3, 31;Deuteronomy 1:22–25). Caleb’s wording underscores that peer influence is real but not determinative; even respected companions can drift, and their drift tests personal conviction.

made the hearts of the people melt with fear

The ten spies’ discouraging report deflated Israel’s courage (Numbers 13:32-33; 14:1-3). “Melt” pictures a collective emotional collapse, the opposite of steadfast faith.

• Fear focused on giants and fortified cities; faith focuses on the God who split the sea (Exodus 14:13-14).

• Fear spreads quickly—one disheartened voice can dishearten an entire camp (Deuteronomy 1:28;Joshua 2:11).

• Fear locks a generation out of promise; faith unlocks inheritance (Hebrews 3:16-19). The verse reminds believers that words matter: speaking unbelief can paralyze an entire community.

I remained loyal to the LORD my God

Caleb’s self-description is literally “I filled after the LORD,” a colorful way of saying he followed fully (Numbers 14:24;Deuteronomy 1:36).

• Loyalty means holding to God’s word when the majority does not (Exodus 23:2;2 Chronicles 16:9).

• Loyalty is personal—“my God.” Caleb owned his relationship; others’ wavering did not loosen his grip (Joshua 24:15).

• Loyalty is rewarded. Forty-five years later, the same mouth that voiced faith receives the promised land of Hebron (Joshua 14:9, 13-14). Caleb illustrates the New Testament call to finish the race with the same devotion that began it (Hebrews 12:1-2).

summary

Joshua 14:8 contrasts two paths: discouraging fear versus wholehearted loyalty. Ten men’s unbelief melted Israel’s courage; one man’s steady faith secured his inheritance. The verse challenges believers to stand firm on God’s promises, speak faith when others spread fear, and trust that steadfast loyalty to the Lord will, in His time, be richly rewarded.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 8. -But I wholly followed. Literally, "I fulfilled after." That is to say, he rendered a full obedience to the precepts of the Most High. So also in the next verse.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Although my brothers
וְאַחַי֙(wə·’a·ḥay)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 251:A brother, )

who
אֲשֶׁ֣ר(’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

went
עָל֣וּ(‘ā·lū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5927:To ascend, in, actively

with me
עִמִּ֔י(‘im·mî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 5973:With, equally with

{made} the hearts
לֵ֣ב(lêḇ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3820:The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre

of the people
הָעָ֑ם(hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971:A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

melt with fear,
הִמְסִ֖יו(him·sîw)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 4529:To melt, dissolve, be liquefied

I
וְאָנֹכִ֣י(wə·’ā·nō·ḵî)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595:I

remained loyal
מִלֵּ֔אתִי(mil·lê·ṯî)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 4390:To fill, be full of

to
אַחֲרֵ֖י(’a·ḥă·rê)
Preposition
Strong's 310:The hind or following part

the LORD
יְהוָ֥ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

my God.
אֱלֹהָֽי׃(’ĕ·lō·hāy)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

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OT History: Joshua 14:8 Nevertheless my brothers who went up (Josh. Jos)