"And they came unto the valley of Eshcol, and cut down from thence a branch with one cluster of grapes, and they bare it upon a staff between two; they brought also of the pomegranates, and of the figs. That place was called the valley of Eshcol, because of the cluster which the children of Israel cut down from thence. And they returned from spying out the land at the end of forty days." Numbers 13:23-25 ASV
<p>Illustration of the twelve spies, including Joshua and Caleb, returning from the land of Canaan. They are carrying the grape clusters and other fruits they took from the land. Three men are pictured. The man in front is waving to Moses and the people. Moses can be seen in the background and is known because he is pictured with horns. The third man is carrying a basket on his head.

Joshua and Caleb Return from Canaan with the Other Spies

"And they came unto the valley of Eshcol, and cut down from thence a branch with one cluster of grapes,…

Also known as Punica granatum. The trees on which these fruits are born range between 15 feet and 20 feet in height. They are mostly native to the Iranian Plateau.

Pomegranate

Also known as Punica granatum. The trees on which these fruits are born range between 15 feet and 20…

Also known as Punica granatum. The fruits are red and have the ability to grow through droughts. They tend to bloom between June and September, and grow up to 15 feet and 30 feet.

Pomegranate

Also known as Punica granatum. The fruits are red and have the ability to grow through droughts. They…