With luscious fruit and fertile land, there is no wonder that it would be flowing with honey. The bees were busy and the people benefited from their hard work. Both honey and milk are harvested resources, and harvesting implies settled times of peace and prosperity. God’s promised land was a land where people could put down roots, enjoy raising a family, care for their livestock, and gather honey from their bees. It was a strong picture that would have made mouths water, not just for the produce, but for the promise of dwelling together in safety.
