Of the 12 spies Moses sent out, only Caleb and Joshua (Oshea, Jehoshua) brought back a positive report and encouraged the people to go up and possess the land.
| Tribe | Name |
| Reuben | Shammua, son of Zaccur |
| Simeon | Shaphat, son of Hori |
| Judah | Caleb, son of Jephunneh |
| Issachar | Igal, son of Joseph |
| Ephraim | Oshea, son of Nun |
| Benjamin | Palti, son of Raphu |
| Zebulun | Gaddiel, son of Sodi |
| Joseph (Manasseh) | Gaddi, son of Susi |
| Dan | Ammiel, son of Gemalli |
| Asher | Sethur, son of Michael |
| Naphtali | Nahbi, son of Vophsi |
| Gad | Geuel, son of Machi |