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Eshcol, The Valley

Places & Geography • Old Testament
The Valley of Eshcol, or Brook of Eshcol, was a valley near Hebron explored by the spies sent from Kadesh-barnea. It was noted for its abundant fruit, especially its large clusters of grapes.
Biblical Usage
The spies gathered a large cluster of grapes there and brought it to Israel’s camp as a sample of the fruitfulness of the Promised Land.
Scripture References
Numbers 13:23 Numbers 13:24 Numbers 1:24