Joshua 2:9

Translations

Modern

…and said to them, “I know that the LORD has given you this land and that the fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of you.

Traditional

And she said unto the men, I 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 faint because of you.

Literal

And she said to the men, “I know that YHWH has given to you the land, and that the terror of you has fallen on us, so that all those dwelling in the land have melted because of you.

Latin

Novi quod Dominus tradiderit vobis terram: etenim irruit in nos terror vester, et elanguerunt omnes habitatores terræ.

Original

Hebrew

English

…and said to them, “I know that the LORD has given you this land and that the fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of you.

Notes

Joshua 2:9–10

Rahab began to declare her faith in the Lord.
dried up the waters: God parted the waters of the Red Sea for Israel (Exodus 14:21–28).
Israel defeated Sihon and Og (Numbers 21:21–35).
devoted to destruction: See Leviticus 27:28–29; 1 Samuel 15:3.

Joshua 2:1–24

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

Crossing the Jordan into Canaan

Related verses

Exodus 23:27
I will send My terror ahead of you and throw into confusion every nation you encounter. I will make all your enemies turn and run.
Deuteronomy 2:25
This very day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon all the nations under heaven. They will hear the reports of you and tremble in anguish because of you.”
Ecclesiastes 8:12
Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence.
Genesis 35:5
As they set out, a terror from God fell over the surrounding cities, so that they did not pursue Jacob’s sons.
Exodus 15:15–16
Then the chiefs of Edom will be dismayed; trembling will seize the leaders of Moab; those who dwell in Canaan will melt away,
Joshua 2:11
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.
Psalm 115:16
The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth He has given to mankind.
Hebrews 11:1–2
Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.
Job 19:25
But I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the end He will stand upon the earth.
Jeremiah 27:5
By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please.
Psalm 112:10
The wicked man will see and be grieved; he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the desires of the wicked will perish.
Deuteronomy 11:25
No man will be able to stand against you; the LORD your God will put the fear and dread of you upon all the land, wherever you set foot, as He has promised you.

Glossary

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

Topics

Armies: March in Ranks of Jericho Faith: Rahab, in Hospitality to the Spies 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

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