10 Questions
What did the Bnei Yisrael want to find out about the Land of Israel?
They wanted to find out if the Land of Israel was good or bad, fertile or barren, and if there were strong or weak inhabitants.
How many spies were sent?
Twelve spies were sent.
What positive things did the spies report?
The spies reported that the Land of Israel flowed with milk and honey and brought back fruits as evidence.
What negative things did the spies report?
The spies reported that the people living there were strong, the cities were fortified, and there were giants in the land.
What do Yeshoshua (Joshua) and Kalev tell the people?
Yeshoshua (Joshua) and Kalev tell the people that the Land of Israel is very good, and they should have faith in Hashem and conquer it.
Why is it important to understand why the story of the Meraglim is written where it is in the Torah?
Understanding why the story is written where it is in the Torah helps us understand the larger context and purpose of the story in the narrative of the Jewish people.
What is the Hebrew term for the sin of the spies?
The Hebrew term for the sin of the spies is חטא המרגלים (Chatat Hameraglim).
What is the people's reaction to the spies' report?
The people react with fear and despair after hearing the spies' negative report about the land of Canaan.
What does Hashem decide will be the fate of the people?
Hashem decides that the current generation will not enter the land of Israel and will wander in the desert for forty years until they all perish.
Translate the following pasuk: 'שְׁלַח לְךָ אֲנָשִׁים וְיָתֻרוּ אֶת אֶרֶץ כְּנַעַן אֲשֶׁר אֲנִי נֹתֵן לִבְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל אִישׁ אֶחָד אִישׁ אֶחָד לְמַטֵּה אֲבֹתָיו תִּשְׁלָחוּ כֹּל נָשִׂיא בָהֶם'
The pasuk translates to: 'Send for yourself men to spy the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the children of Israel.'
The Story of Meraglim Quiz: Test your knowledge of the Hebrew story about the spies, known as the חטא המרגלים, and understand its significance in the Torah. Put the speech bubbles in the correct order to uncover the lesson learned. Perfect for Year 9 students. Take the quiz now!
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