The saying pleased me well; for there seemed to be some prudence and good policy in it: but Moses could not see into their hearts, nor from what root this desire grew; but God saw it, and therefore in just judgment complied with their desire, and permitted them to do so for their trial and exercise, Numbers 13:1-3.
Related Commentaries of Deuteronomy 1:23
Deuteronomy 1:23
23 And the saying pleased me well: and I took twelve men of you, one of a tribe: