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Genesis 42:9-11

9 Then he remembered his dreams about them and said to them, “You are spies! You have come to see where our land is unprotected.”

10 “No, my lord,” they answered. “Your servants have come to buy food.

11 We are all the sons of one man. Your servants are honest men, not spies.”

Cross References for Genesis 42:9-11

Genesis 37:5 - Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more. Click to read the verse Genesis 37:5 Click to read the verse Genesis 37:5

Exodus 32:35 - And the Lord struck the people with a plague because of what they did with the calf Aaron had m... Click to read the verse Exodus 32:35 Click to read the verse Exodus 32:35

Genesis 37:7 - We were binding sheaves of grain out in the field when suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright... Click to read the verse Genesis 37:7 Click to read the verse Genesis 37:7

Genesis 42:34 - But bring your youngest brother to me so I will know that you are not spies but honest men. The... Click to read the verse Genesis 42:34 Click to read the verse Genesis 42:34

Genesis 37:5-9 - Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more. Click to read the verse Genesis 37:5-9 Click to read the verse Genesis 37:5-9

Luke 20:20 - Paying Taxes to Caesar Keeping a close watch on him, they sent spies, who pretended to be hones... Click to read the verse Luke 20:20 Click to read the verse Luke 20:20

1 Samuel 26:4 - he sent out scouts and learned that Saul had definitely arrived. Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 26:4 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 26:4

Judges 1:24 - the spies saw a man coming out of the city and they said to him, “Show us how to get into the c... Click to read the verse Judges 1:24 Click to read the verse Judges 1:24

Joshua 6:23 - So the young men who had done the spying went in and brought out Rahab, her father and mother a... Click to read the verse Joshua 6:23 Click to read the verse Joshua 6:23

Numbers 13:2 - “Send some men to explore the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites. From each an... Click to read the verse Numbers 13:2 Click to read the verse Numbers 13:2

Genesis 42:16 - Send one of your number to get your brother; the rest of you will be kept in prison, so that yo... Click to read the verse Genesis 42:16 Click to read the verse Genesis 42:16

Hebrews 11:31 - By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who we... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:31 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:31

Numbers 13:16-20 - These are the names of the men Moses sent to explore the land. (Moses gave Hoshea son of Nun th... Click to read the verse Numbers 13:16-20 Click to read the verse Numbers 13:16-20

Joshua 2:1 - Rahab and the Spies Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim. “Go, look over... Click to read the verse Joshua 2:1 Click to read the verse Joshua 2:1

Genesis 42:30-31 - “The man who is lord over the land spoke harshly to us and treated us as though we were spying ... Click to read the verse Genesis 42:30-31 Click to read the verse Genesis 42:30-31

2 Samuel 3:25 - You know Abner son of Ner; he came to deceive you and observe your movements and find out every... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 3:25 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 3:25

Judges 18:2 - So the Danites sent five warriors from Zorah and Eshtaol to spy out the land and explore it. Th... Click to read the verse Judges 18:2 Click to read the verse Judges 18:2

2 Samuel 10:3 - the Ammonite nobles said to Hanun their lord, “Do you think David is honoring your father by se... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 10:3 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 10:3