Numbers 13:28-29
Context13:28 But 1 the inhabitants 2 are strong, and the cities are fortified and very large. Moreover we saw the descendants of Anak there. 13:29 The Amalekites live in the land of the Negev; the Hittites, Jebusites, and Amorites live in the hill country; and the Canaanites live by the sea and along the banks 3 of the Jordan.” 4
[13:28] 1 tn The word (אֶפֶס, ’efes) forms a very strong adversative. The land was indeed rich and fruitful, but….”
[13:28] 2 tn Heb “the people who are living in the land.”
[13:29] 3 tn Heb “by the side [hand] of.”
[13:29] 4 sn For more discussion on these people groups, see D. J. Wiseman, ed., Peoples of Old Testament Times.