Why did the Jewish people pick the only place in the Middle East were there is no oil to live?

Question

The Jewish nation is one of the cleverest races on Earth so did Moses lead them "up the garden path"?

Answer 1

lowest rent

Answer 2

First heard that in 1967, can't believe it is still going around.

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Answer 3

Another questioner that wants to argue with the answers.

The Jews picked the land granted to them by Yahweh.  They didn't care about the oil.