Send thou. This was spoken in consequence of People's request. Compare Deuteronomy 1:19-22, and "we will" of Numbers 13:22. This was walking by "sight. "
search, for Jehovah had told them about it. See Deuteronomy 8:7-9. Compare 1 Samuel 8:6; 1 Samuel 8:22, and Hosea 13:11. Jehovah already espied it. Ezekiel 20:6.
Canaan. Compare Deuteronomy 7:1. The land of the seven mighty nations. See App-23 and App-25.
children. sons.
ruler. prince.