The contrast with the other spies — 'Nevertheless my brethren that went up with me made the heart of the people melt: but I wholly followed the LORD my God (אָנֹכִי מִלֵּאתִי אַחֲרֵי יְהוָה אֱלֹהַי). Caleb distinguishes himself from the ten spies whose faithless report terrified Israel. The phrase 'wholly followed' (mille'ti acharei, completely filled after, devoted entirely to) expresses absolute fidelity. While ten spies induced fear, Caleb maintained faith in the LORD's promise.

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