Then the twomenreturnedand camedownfrom the hillcountryand crossedoverand cameto Joshuathe sonof Nun,and they relatedto him allthat had happenedto them.
They departedand cameto the hillcountry,and remainedtherefor threedaysuntilthe pursuersreturned.Now the pursuershad sought[them] allalong the road,but had not found[them].
They saidto Joshua,"Surelythe LORDhas givenallthe landinto our hands;moreover,allthe inhabitantsof the landhave meltedawaybeforeus."
"When you enter,you will cometo a securepeoplewith a spaciousland;for Godhas givenit into your hand,a placewherethereis nolackof anythingthat is on the earth."
They said,"Arise,and let us goup againstthem; for we have seenthe land,and behold,it is verygood.And will you sitstill?Do not delayto go,to enter,to possessthe land.
