Joshua 2:11

The Promise to Rahab · Joshua 2:8–24
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Translations

Modern
When we heard this, our hearts melted and everyone’s courage failed because of you, for the LORD your God is God in the heavens above and on the earth below.
Traditional
And as soon as we had heard these things, our hearts did melt, neither did 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.
Literal
And we heard, and our hearts melted, and there did not stand the spirit anymore in any man before your faces, for YHWH your God, He is God in the heavens above and on the earth beneath.
Latin
Et hæc audientes pertimuimus, et elanguit cor nostrum, nec remansit in nobis spiritus ad introitum vestrum: Dominus enim Deus vester ipse est Deus in cælo sursum et in terra deorsum.

Original

Hebrew
English
When we heard this, our hearts melted and everyone’s courage failed because of you, for the LORD your God is God in the heavens above and on the earth below.

Notes

Even though the people of Canaan experienced God's judgment, Rahab’s statement of faith was genuine and shown by her help to the spies. Because of this, God included her among his people (Hebrews 11:31).

  • Like any good military commander, Joshua sent out spies or scouts to get information about his objective.

  • Because Israel planned to approach Canaan from the east, they could not avoid Jericho.

Events

Glossary

Amorites Conquest and Allotment of the Land Jericho Joshua (Person) Joshua, Book of Judges, Book of Numbers, Book of Prostitute, Prostitution Rahab (Person) Tribe of Dan

Topics

Armies: March in Ranks of Jericho Cowardice: Canaanites Faith: Rahab, in Hospitality to the Spies God: Presence of God: Sovereign Hospitality: Rahab to the Spies Kindness: Rahab to the Spies Miracles: Design of Reconnoissance of Jericho The Canaanites: Terrified at the Approach of Israel The Jews: Enemies of, Obliged to Acknowledge Them As Divinely Protected Treaty: Sacredness of