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The Wilderness of Paran is a vast desert region in the northeastern Sinai Peninsula where the Israelites camped after leaving Mount Sinai. It was from Kadesh in this wilderness that Moses sent the twelve spies to explore Canaan, leading to Israel's 40 years of wandering. Hagar and Ishmael also settled in this region after being sent away by Abraham, and David fled here after Samuel's death.

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HagarSarah's Egyptian servant who raised Ishmael in this wilderness after being sent away

IshmaelAbraham's son through Hagar who grew up in Paran and became an archer

MosesLed Israel through this wilderness and sent the twelve spies from Kadesh

CalebOne of two faithful spies who trusted God to give Israel victory in Canaan

JoshuaOne of two faithful spies, later led Israel into the Promised Land

DavidFled to this wilderness after Samuel's death while evading Saul