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spies

Meaning of “spies”

Persons secretly sent to obtain information or carry out a concealed purpose.

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First occurrence: Genesis 42:9

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2 Samuel 15:10
¶ But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.
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1611 witness · 2 Samuel 15:10 · retained source text

¶ But Absalom sent spies thorowout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soone as yee heare the sound of the trumpet, then yee shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.

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