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Rahab
A woman of Jericho who sheltered Israel's spies and was spared; by tradition an ancestor of David and of Jesus.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 2
Scholarly — supported scholarly belief · 1
Origin & birthplace
Family & lineage
ScholarlyThe woman of Jericho who hid the spies is, strikingly, named in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus as an ancestress of King David. The date of Jericho's destruction that frames her story is one of the most debated questions in biblical archaeology.
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Where in scripture
JoshuaMatthewHebrewsJamesFamily
In their own words — 4 recorded sayings
“And the woman took the two men and put them in a secret place; then she said, Yes, the men came to me, but I had no idea where they came from; And when it was the time for shutting the doors at dark, they went out; I have no idea where the men went: but if you go after them quickly, you will overtake them.” — Joshua 2:4-5
“And said to them, It is clear to me that the Lord has given you the land, and that the fear of you has come on us; For we have had news of how the Lord made the Red Sea dry before you when you came out of Egypt; and what you did to the two kings of the Amorites, on the other side of Jordan, to Sihon and Og, whom you gave up to the curse. And because of this news, our hearts became like water, and there was no more spirit in any of us because of you; for the Lord your God is God in heaven on high and here on earth. So now, will you give me your oath by the Lord, that, because I have been kind…” — Joshua 2:9-13
“And she said to them, Get away into the hill-country, or the men who have gone after you will overtake you; keep yourselves safe there for three days, till the searchers have come back, and then go on your way.” — Joshua 2:16
“And she said, Let it be as you say. Then she sent them away, and they went; and she put the bright red cord in the window.” — Joshua 2:21
Speaker attribution: Clear Bible MACULA (CC BY 4.0). Wording: Bible in Basic English (public domain).
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