Sethur סְתוּר
Son of Michael, spy from the tribe of Asher
Who is Sethur in the Bible?
Sethur was the son of Michael and one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan, representing the tribe of Asher (Numbers 13:13). Along with the other spies, he spent forty days exploring Canaan to assess its land, inhabitants, and resources. Upon returning, Sethur joined the majority of the spies in delivering a discouraging report that emphasized the strength of Canaan's inhabitants and the difficulties of conquest, contrasting sharply with Caleb and Joshua's faith-filled encouragement. His pessimistic assessment contributed to the Israelites' failure to trust God, resulting in their condemnation to wander in the wilderness for forty years, making Sethur a symbol of how unfaith and doubt can have far-reaching consequences for an entire community.
Biography
Sethur, mentioned in Num.13.13, was the son of Michael and one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. He was chosen to represent the tribe of Asher. Along with the other spies, Sethur was instructed to assess the land, its inhabitants, and its agricultural potential. After forty days, the spies returned with their report. While Caleb and Joshua encouraged the Israelites to trust in God and take possession of the land, the other ten spies, including Sethur, presented a discouraging report, emphasizing the strength of the inhabitants and the challenges they faced. This lack of faith led to the Israelites wandering in the wilderness for forty years.
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In Scripture
1 biblical bookNumbers 1 verse
- Numbers 13:13
"from the tribe of Asher, Sethur son of Michael;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | סְתוּר |