Translations
Modern
“Our lives for your lives!” the men agreed. “If you do not report our mission, we will show you kindness and faithfulness when the LORD gives us the land.”
Traditional
And the men answered her, Our life for yours, if ye utter not this our business. And it shall be, when the Lord hath given us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with thee.
Literal
And the men answered her, “Our lives for yours to die. If you do not tell this matter of ours, then it shall come to pass, when YHWH has given us the land, that we will deal with you with kindness and faithfulness.”
Latin
Qui responderunt ei: Anima nostra sit pro vobis in mortem, si tamen non prodideris nos: cumque tradiderit nobis Dominus terram, faciemus in te misericordiam et veritatem.
Original
Hebrew
English
“Our lives for your lives!” the men agreed. “If you do not report our mission, we will show you kindness and faithfulness when the LORD gives us the land.”
Notes
When Israel attacked Jericho, Joshua and the two spies kept their promise to save Rahab (6:22).
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.
Theme notes and profiles
Rahab Intermarriage and Divorce Nehemiah’s Confidence in God
Events
Glossary
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 Hospitality: Rahab to the Spies Kindness: Rahab to the Spies Oath: Rahab Requires an Oath from the Spies Reconnoissance of Jericho Treaty: Sacredness of