-------------------- The Old Testament Keil & Delitzsch Commentary on the Old Testament. The Whole Bible Cookie Notice: -------------------- -------------------- The Whole Bible Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. Prophets (Jos 2:2-7) Rahab hides and protects the spies. Minor Prophets Major Prophets Commentary on Joshua 2:1-7 (Read Joshua 2:1-7) Faith in God's promises ought not to do away, but to encourage our diligence in the use of proper means. 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That you also will show kindness to my father's house: Rahab's desire to see her family saved, and the length she goes to in order to save their lives shows that her love should be noticed, as well as her faith. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. Yes, the men came to me, but I did not know where they were from: The Bible simply reports Rahab's lie; it does not praise it or excuse it. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. What is your excuse? 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By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. The Old Testament 2-9. now therefore arise, go over this Jordan--Joshua's mission was that of a military leader. The pursuers sought them all along the way, but did not find them. i. Poetical Books Then the woman took the two men and hid them: In the culture of that day, there was a strong tradition of hospitality. And they said to Joshua, "Truly the LORD has delivered all the land into our hands, for indeed all the inhabitants of the country are fainthearted because of us.". Minor Prophets Poetical Books Historical Books Pentateuch Pauline Epistles Spies sent to the city of Jericho. . Study the bible online using commentary on Joshua 2 and more! In Genesis 27:19, Jacob lied. Study the bible online using commentary on Joshua and more! Luke-Acts Textus Receptus. Historical Books . -------------------- Study Guide for Joshua 2 Next Chapter → ← Back to David Guzik's Bio & Resources ← Back to all Commentaries. Study the bible online using commentary on Joshua 2 and more! As early as the first century, commentators such as Clement of Rome, Justin Martyr, Ireneaus, Origen and more saw this scarlet cord as a symbol of the blood of Jesus. Joshua describes the challenges that remain. Hebrew Names Version, -------------------- Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Major Prophets Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. It is not strong faith and it is not perfect faith, but her faith is commendable nonetheless (Hebrews 11:31 and James 2:25). The Gospels It is the same kind of thing we see when God supernaturally brings us to people who are believers or open to the gospel. (1a) Joshua sends forth spies. 2. 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The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. -------------------- sent . -------------------- In the second century Origen wrote: "As the first Joshua sent his spies before him and they were received into the harlot's house, so the second Joshua sent his forerunners, whom the publicans and harlots gladly received". GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point The New Testament Rahab and the spies. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. General Epistles We aren't told who the two spies are, but Jewish tradition - speculation, really - says they were faithful Caleb and the High Priest Eliezer. And it happened as the gate was being shut, when it was dark, that the men went out. “Go, look over the land,” he said, “especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. The Gospels Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. And as soon as we heard these things, our hearts melted; neither did there remain any more courage in anyone because of you, for the LORD your God, He is God in heaven above and on earth beneath. stood--In addition to the memorial just described, there was another memento of the miraculous event, a duplicate of the former, set up in the river itself, on the very spot where the ark had rested. 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Pauline Epistles Now before they lay down, she came up to them on the roof, and said to the men: "I know that the LORD has given you the land, that the terror of you has fallen on us, and that all the inhabitants of the land are fainthearted because of you. The return of the spies. Within the United Kingdom, the rights to the KJV are vested in the Crown. The Authorized Version or King James Version (KJV), 1611, 1769.Outside of the United Kingdom, the KJV is in the public domain. -------------------- New King James Version, American Standard Version, -------------------- Then she let them down by a rope through the window, for her house was on the city wall; she dwelt on the wall. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. Though it was an awkward place, it must be admitted that it was a perfect place to hide out and remain anonymous, and this was necessary because the city was on strict guard. Luke-Acts The Old Testament General Epistles Study Guide for Joshua 2 ← Prior Chapter. Hide there three days, until the pursuers have returned. Historical Books 2 And it was told the king of Jericho, saying, Behold, there came men in hither to night of the children of Israel to search out the country. -------------------- New American Standard Bible, Now therefore, I beg you, swear to me by the LORD, since I have shown you kindness, that you also will show kindness to my father's house, and give me a true token, and spare my father, my mother, my brothers, my sisters, and all that they have, and deliver our lives from death." Now Joshua the son of Nun sent out two men from Acacia Grove to spy secretly, saying, “Go, view the land, especially Jericho.” "Our lives for yours, if none of you tell this business of ours. And as soon as those who pursued them had gone out, they shut the gate. Wisdom Literature Pentateuch She knew who God was, she knew who she was, and she trusted God for her very life. i. 3. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Major Prophets There isn't even the hint of immorality with Rahab. The New Testament The report the spies brought was encouraging. Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. 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Minor Prophets It is great when sinners receive Jesus; not those who deny their sinfulness or don't know what they are capable of apart from Jesus - the gospel is for those who know they are sinners. Pentateuch Guzik Bible Commentary © 2013 David Guzik - No distribution beyond personal use without permission - For more information and resources visit EnduringWord.com 1. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there. Resources » Commentaries » Joshua » Chapter 2 » exegesis. In this, we see the extent God goes to in bringing one woman and her father's house to salvation - Someone seemingly "impossible" to save. The New Testament -------------------- Poetical Books Despite Rahab's desire, despite her faith, despite the promises of these spies, she would have perished unless she put her trust in a blood red cord cast down from her window. 2. Prophets Share this page using one of these tools: Email / username or password was incorrect! a. Thank you for registering. -------------------- Wisdom Literature The Gospels i. Joshua would be a savior for Rahab, but a judge of the rest of Jericho. . It didn't help them at all! d. Swear to me by the LORD: This shows that Rahab longed for assurance by asked for an oath. Joshua 2 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this verse-by-verse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient Jewish writings And if you tell this business of ours, then we will be free from your oath which you made us swear." a. Bind this scarlet cord in the window: This was the signal to the army of Israel that the people in this home were to be spared. 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Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. Without the scarlet cord, she could not have been saved. The Gospels -------------------- The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. Cookie Notice: And the woman — Or, But the woman; had taken and hid them — Before the messengers came from the king; as soon as she understood from her neighbours that there was a suspicion of the matter, and guessed that search would be made. -------------------- -------------------- It is evident Joshua did not this out of distrust; it is probable, he had God's command and direction in it for the encouragement of himself and his army. Commentaries for Joshua Chapter 2 Rahab receives and hides two Israelites. And lodged there: Why did they go to the harlot's house? ii. 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Translations available: Came to the house of a harlot named Rahab: Through the history of Christianity, it has embarrassed some Bible interpreters that these two spies went to the house of a prostitute. Joshua 2:8-11. Historical Books Reina-Valera 1960, Read Joshua 2 commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise). Webster's Bible, 2 Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim. c. To spy secretly: Joshua also shows wisdom by sending them secretly. So she said, "Yes, the men came to me, but I did not know where they were from. The Old Testament King James Version, Revised Standard Version, John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible Johannine Writings So the two men returned, descended from the mountain, and crossed over; and they came to Joshua the son of Nun, and told him all that had befallen them. 2. Wisdom Literature General Epistles Share this page using one of these tools: Email / username or password was incorrect! 1. In the same way Jesus is a savior for those who trust Him, but a judge for those who reject Him. New Living Translation, Truly the LORD has delivered all the land into our hands, for indeed all the inhabitants of the country are fainthearted because of us: The reconnaissance mission didn't help with military strategy, but it did help in encouraging the faith of these spies and the whole nation. Quoting Charles Spurgeon: "First among the mighty for general usefulness we are bound to mention the man whose name is a household word, Matthew Henry. See, I have divided to you by lot these nations that remain, to be an inheritance for your tribes, from the Jordan, with all the nations that I have cut off, as far as the Great Sea westward. Luke-Acts Swear unto me by the Lord — Hebrew, by Jehovah, your God, who is the only true God: so she owns his worship, one eminent act whereof is, swearing by his name. General Epistles To spy— That is, to learn the state of the land and people. 2 The king of Yericho was told about it — “Tonight some men from Isra’el came here to reconnoiter the land.” . Johannine Writings Before they were laid down — To sleep, as they intended. range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed Poetical Books GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Johannine Writings Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. Even considering this, Rahab went much further than the respect of cultural traditions regarding hospitality. Pauline Epistles Rahab and the Spies. And it was told the king of Jericho, saying, "Behold, men have come here tonight from the children of Israel to search out the country." -------------------- Day 6 Read Joshua 2:1-24 [Open NIV] [Open NKJV] 21.? Pauline Epistles They should spur us on to a step out in godly activity. Pericope taken from the NASB95 and has been graciously provided by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. -------------------- The New Testament ii. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a The commentaries of the Reverend Matthew Henry have been a great blessing to the readers of the Blue Letter Bible since 1996. If someone was a guest in your house, you had a strong duty to protect them and care for them. conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy Johannine Writings So it shall be that whoever goes outside the doors of your house into the street, his blood shall be on his own head, and we will be guiltless. It is designed to help Christians learn more about the Bible they love so much and to think through it the way God intended. Pentateuch Luke-Acts Joshua 2 Complete Jewish Bible (CJB). A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. And the LORD your God will expel them from before you and drive them out of your sight. She came up unto them — Having got clear of the officers, to the roof of the house, where they lay hid. Luke-Acts b. He was a 17th and early 18th Century minister of the Gospel in Chester, England, and died in 1714. Joshua 2 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this 12 volume, chapter by chapter commentary of 4,800 sermon outlines and 24,000 homiletic references View Joshua . 2 And Joshua the son of Nun sent [] two men secretly from Shittim as spies, saying, “Go, view the land, especially Jericho.” And they went and came into the house of a prostitute whose name was Rahab and lodged there. Then the men pursued them by the road to the Jordan, to the fords. Johannine Writings English Standard Version, Some have tried to say that Rahab was simply an "innkeeper," but the language is clear enough. Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. d. Go, view the land, especially Jericho: God has greater things in mind for this spy mission; it will fail as a mission of military reconnaissance, but it will succeed in God's purpose. 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Consider that she was a pagan sinner in a city and culture wholly given over to the worship of false gods and immorality, with no previous contact with the word of God or the things of God. 22. b. Wisdom Literature . . The Old Testament Young's Literal Translation, i. Minor Prophets Poetical Books 1. a. Wisdom Literature i. (But she had brought them up to the roof and hidden them with the stalks of flax, which she had laid in order on the roof.) General Epistles GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. 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