📖 Joshua — Chapter 2 (KJV)
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Joshua 2:1 And Joshua the son of Nun Tsent out of RShittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot’s house, named Rahab, and Tlodged there.
Joshua 2:2 And it was Rtold the king of Jericho, saying, Behold, there came men in hither to night of the children of Israel to search out the country.
Joshua 2:3 And the king of Jericho sent unto Rahab, saying, RBring forth the men that are come to thee, which are entered into thine house: for they be come to search out all the country.
Joshua 2:4 And the woman took the two men, and hid them, and said thus, There came men unto me, but I wist not whence they were:
Joshua 2:5 And it came to pass about the time Rof shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out: whither the men went I wot not: pursue after them quickly; for ye shall overtake them.
Joshua 2:6 But she had brought them up Rto the roof of the house, and hid them with the stalks of flax, which she had laid in order upon the roof.
Joshua 2:7 And the men pursued after them the way to Jordan unto Rthe fords: and as soon as they which pursued after them were gone out, they shut the gate.
Joshua 2:8 And before they were laid down, she came up unto them upon the roof;
Joshua 2:9 And she said unto the men, RI know that the LORD hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land Tfaint because of you.
Joshua 2:10 RFor we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red sea for you, when ye came out of Egypt; and what ye did unto the two kings of the Amorites, that were on the other side Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom ye utterly destroyed.
Joshua 2:11 And as soon as we had heard these things, Rour hearts did melt, neither Tdid there remain any more courage in any man, because of you: for the LORD your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath.
Joshua 2:12 Now therefore, I pray you, Rswear unto me by the LORD, since I have shewed you kindness, that ye will also shew kindness unto my father’s house, and give me a true token:
Joshua 2:13 And that ye will save alive my father, and my mother, and my brethren, and my sisters, and all that they have, and deliver our lives from death.
Joshua 2:14 And the men answered her, Our life Tfor yours, if ye utter not this our business. And it shall be, Rwhen the LORD hath given us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with thee.
Joshua 2:15 Then Rshe let them down by a cord through the window: for her house was upon the town wall, and she dwelt upon the wall.
Joshua 2:16 And she said unto them, RGet you to the mountain, lest the pursuers meet you; and hide yourselves there three days, until the pursuers be returned: and afterward may ye go your way.
Joshua 2:17 And the men said unto her, We will be blameless of this thine oath which thou hast made us swear.
Joshua 2:18 Behold, when we come into the land, thou shalt bind this line of Rscarlet thread in the window which thou didst let us down by: and thou shalt Tbring thy father, and thy mother, and thy brethren, and all thy father’s household, home unto thee.
Joshua 2:19 And it shall be, that whosoever shall go out of the doors of thy house into the Rstreet, his blood shall be upon his head, and we will be guiltless: and whosoever shall be with thee in the house, his blood shall be on our head, if any hand be upon him.
Joshua 2:20 RAnd if thou utter this our business, then we will be quit of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.
Joshua 2:21 And she said, According unto your words, so be it. And she sent them away, and they departed: Rand she bound the scarlet line in the window.
Joshua 2:22 And they went, and came unto the mountain, and abode there three days, until the pursuers were returned: and the pursuers sought them throughout all the way, but Rfound them not.
Joshua 2:23 So the two men returned, and descended from the mountain, and passed over, and came to Joshua the son of Nun, and told him all things that befell them:
Joshua 2:24 And they said unto Joshua, RTruly the LORD hath delivered into our hands all the land; for even all the inhabitants of the country do Tfaint because of us.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Joshua 2:1–7 — The spies in Rahab's house
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Joshua sends two men to view Jericho. Rahab shelters them and hides them from the king's messengers, placing herself at risk.
Key Truth: Rahab acts to protect the Israelite spies.
Check What You Remember
1. How many spies did Joshua send? (Joshua 2:1)
Find it in Joshua 2:1 (KJV).
2. What city were they sent to view? (Joshua 2:1)
Find it in Joshua 2:1 (KJV).
3. Under what were the spies hidden on the roof? (Joshua 2:6)
Find it in Joshua 2:6 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Joshua 2:8–14 — Rahab's confession and request
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Rahab recounts what the people have heard of God's acts and confesses the LORD's rule in heaven and earth. She asks for her household to be spared.
Key Truth: Rahab connects her request with acknowledgment of the LORD's power.
Check What You Remember
1. What sea did Rahab say the LORD had dried up? (Joshua 2:10)
Find it in Joshua 2:10 (KJV).
2. Which two Amorite kings did she name? (Joshua 2:10)
Find it in Joshua 2:10 (KJV).
3. For whom did Rahab ask kindness as well as herself? (Joshua 2:12)
Find it in Joshua 2:12 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Joshua 2:15–24 — The sign and the report
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The spies escape and agree on a visible sign identifying the household to spare. They return to Joshua with a report that the land's inhabitants are fearful.
Key Truth: The promised protection includes a specified sign and gathered household.
Check What You Remember
1. What colored line was Rahab to bind in the window? (Joshua 2:18)
Find it in Joshua 2:18 (KJV).
2. How many days did the spies remain in the mountains? (Joshua 2:22)
Find it in Joshua 2:22 (KJV).
3. To whom did the spies return? (Joshua 2:23)
Find it in Joshua 2:23 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Hebrews 11:31 — Rahab's reception of the spies is remembered in the account of faith.
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Reflect and Apply
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Advanced Questions and Answers
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1. What does Rahab conclude from the reports of the LORD’s acts?
2. How does Rahab’s request connect her action with the spies’ obligation?
3. What condition concerns the location of Rahab’s family?
4. What other condition could release the spies from the oath?
5. How does the spies’ return report reflect Rahab’s testimony?
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