Numbers 13:22

And they ascended by the south, and came unto Hebron; where Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the children of Anak, were. (Now Hebron was built seven years before Zoan in Egypt.)

Cross-reference

Numbers 13:33 describes the Anakites as Nephilim, expanding on verse 22's mention of the giants that frightened the spies.

Numbers 13:17 Historical context

In Numbers 13:17, Moses instructs the spies to go through the Negev—the route they follow here to reach Hebron.

In Numbers 13:28, the spies report seeing the descendants of Anak (Ahiman, Sheshai, Talmai), directly confirming what is stated here.

Genesis 13:18 Historical context

In Genesis 13:18, Abram settles at Hebron and builds an altar — showing Hebron's early patriarchal significance long before the spies' visit.

Joshua 11:21 Prophetic fulfillment

Joshua 11:21 records the destruction of the Anakites from Hebron, fulfilling the threat the spies witnessed.

Joshua 11:22 Prophetic fulfillment

Joshua 11:22 notes that no Anakites remained except in Philistine cities, directly continuing the story of the giants from Hebron.

Joshua 14:13–15 Prophetic fulfillment

In Joshua 14:13-15, Caleb receives Hebron as inheritance, and the verse notes the Anakites — directly connecting to the spies' report about the giants.

Joshua 15:13 Prophetic fulfillment

Joshua 15:13 gives Hebron to Caleb and links it to Anak's forefather, connecting the faithful spy to the giants' city.

Joshua 15:14 names the same three sons of Anak—Sheshai, Ahiman, Talmai—that the spies saw in Hebron, showing their defeat.

Judges 1:10 Parallel

Judges 1:10 again names Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai as defeated in Hebron, confirming the conquest of the Anakites.

Deuteronomy 2:11 Historical context

Deuteronomy 2:11 explains that the Anakites were considered Rephaites, providing background on the giants mentioned here.

Judges 1:20 Historical context

Judges 1:20 reports that Caleb drove out the three sons of Anak from Hebron—the very descendants of Anak named here.

Joshua 10:36 Historical context

Joshua 10:36 records the conquest of Hebron, the very city explored here, fulfilling the later campaign against its inhabitants.

Joshua 14:9 Historical context

Joshua 14:9 recalls Moses' oath that the land Caleb explored would be his inheritance—Hebron, mentioned here, was part of that land.

Joshua 10:3 Historical context

Joshua 10:3 lists the king of Hebron, the same city the spies visited here, as part of an Amorite coalition later fought by Israel.

Genesis 23:2 Historical context

In Genesis 23:2, Sarah dies at Hebron (Kiriath Arba) — adding that Hebron was a burial site for the patriarchs.

Deuteronomy 9:1 Related theme

Deuteronomy 9:1 warns of strong nations and fortified cities, echoing the intimidating report about the Anakites from this verse.

Joshua 21:13 Historical context

In Joshua 21:13, Hebron becomes a priestly city of refuge — showing its later sacred function.

2 Samuel 2:1 Historical context

In 2 Samuel 2:1, David inquires of the Lord and is told to go to Hebron — making Hebron his first royal capital.

2 Samuel 2:11 Historical context

In 2 Samuel 2:11, David reigned in Hebron over Judah for seven and a half years — specifying his tenure there.