The commentaries draw various conclusions regarding the distinction between the failure of Moshe’s “spies” in contrast to the success of the spies sent by Yehoshua, as the Bnei Yisroel were prepared to enter Eretz Yisroel. Regarding the spies that Moshe sent, the Torah states that each tribe sent its own representative. Each tribe, related only to its own personal interests, was not comfortable with another tribe’s emissary, and demanded its own delegate. This discord and mistrust amongst brethren led to the disgrace of Hashem’s Name. In contrast to this, we find that Yehoshua sent only two men to search out Eretz Yisroel on the eve of their battle to conquer the land. No individual raised an issue regarding his leader’s choice of spies since there was a strong harmonious relationship among the populace. This harmony and accord throughout the nation propelled the successful mission of the spies, which spearheaded the triumphant chain of battles to conquer Eretz Yisroel.
