How many spies were sent to scout the land of Canaan, and for how many days did they scout?
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Correct answer: 12 spies for 40 days
One leader from each of the twelve tribes was sent to explore Canaan. They spent forty days investigating the land's fruitfulness and the strength of its inhabitants before returning to the camp at Kadesh.
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