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Joshua 2

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 24

1 And Joshua the son of Nun sent two men out of Shittim to spy secretly, saying, Go look over the land, and Jericho. And they went and came into the house of a woman, a harlot; and her name was Rahab. And they lay down there.

2 And it was reported to the king of Jericho saying, Behold, men have come here tonight from the sons of Israel, to search the land.

3 And the king of Jericho sent to Rahab, saying, Bring out the men who have come in to you, who have come into your house. For they have come in to search out all the land.

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Chapter Summary

Rahab receives and conceals the two spies sent from Shittim. 8 The covenant between her and them. 23 Their return and report.

Key Hebrew Words

רָגַל spy out H7270 · TWOT 2113
זָנָה harlot H2181 · TWOT 563
חֶ֫סֶד kindness H2617 · TWOT 698a
שָׁבַע swear an oath H7650 · TWOT 2319
שָׁנִי scarlet H8144 · TWOT 2420a
מוּג melt away H4127 · TWOT 1156

People & Context

Rahab

Harlot of Jericho who hid the two spies, confessed faith in Jehovah, and secured an oath to spare her family

Joshua

Son of Nun who sent the two spies from Shittim and received their report

Timeline

Two Spies Sent to Jericho

Joshua secretly sends two men from Shittim to spy out the land and Jericho. They enter the house of Rahab the harlot.

Joshua 2:1
King of Jericho Seeks the Spies

The king of Jericho is informed of the spies and sends orders to Rahab to bring the men out.

Joshua 2:2-3
Rahab Hides the Spies

Rahab takes the two men to her roof, hides them under stalks of flax, and lies to the king's messengers about their departure.

Joshua 2:4-7

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