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Joshua, 2

1. From Shittim, Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two men to reconnoitre. He said, 'Go and explore the country and Jericho.' They left; they went into the house of a prostitute called Rahab, to spend the night there.

1. And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there.

2. The king of Jericho was told, 'Some men have come here tonight from the Israelites, to reconnoitre the country.'

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.

3. The king of Jericho then sent a message to Rahab, 'Send out the men who came to you and are lodging in your house, for they have come to reconnoitre the whole country.'

3. And the king of Jericho sent unto Rahab, saying, Bring forth the men that are come to thee, which are entered into thine house: for they be come to search out all the country.

4. But the woman took the two men and hid them. 'It is true,' she said, 'the men did come to me, but I did not know where they came from.

4. And the woman took the two men, and hid them, and said thus, There came men unto me, but I wist not whence they [were]:

5. When the city gate was about to be closed at nightfall, the men went out and I cannot say where they have gone. Follow them quickly and you will overtake them.'

5. And it came to pass [about the time] of shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out: whither the men went I wot not: pursue after them quickly; for ye shall overtake them.

6. She had taken them up to the roof and hidden them under some stalks of flax which she had laid out there.

6. But she had brought them up to the roof of the house, and hid them with the stalks of flax, which she had laid in order upon the roof.

7. The men hurried in pursuit of them towards the Jordan, as far as the fords, and the gate was shut once the pursuers had gone through.

7. And the men pursued after them the way to Jordan unto the fords: and as soon as they which pursued after them were gone out, they shut the gate.

8. The two men had not yet settled down for the night when Rahab came up to them on the roof.

8. And before they were laid down, she came up unto them upon the roof;

9. She said to them, 'I know that Yahweh has given you this country, that we are afraid of you and that everyone living in this country has been seized with terror at your approach;

9. 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.

10. for we have heard how Yahweh dried up the Sea of Reeds before you when you came out of Egypt and what you did to the two Amorite kings across the Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom you put under the curse of destruction.

10. For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red sea for you, when ye came out of Egypt; and what ye did unto the two kings of the Amorites, that [were] on the other side Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom ye utterly destroyed.

11. When we heard this, our hearts failed us, and now no one has any courage left to resist you, since Yahweh your God is God both in heaven above and on earth beneath.

11. 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.

12. So, swear to me now by Yahweh, since I have been kind to you,

12. Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the LORD, since I have shewed you kindness, that ye will also shew kindness unto my father's house, and give me a true token:

13. that you in your turn will be kind to my father's family; and give me a sure sign of this: that you will spare the lives of my father and mother, my brothers and sisters and all who belong to them, and will preserve us from death.'

13. And [that] ye will save alive my father, and my mother, and my brethren, and my sisters, and all that they have, and deliver our lives from death.

14. The men replied, 'We pledge you our lives, provided that you say nothing about our mission. When Yahweh has given us the country, we shall treat you kindly and faithfully.'

14. 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.

15. She then let them down from the window on a rope, as her house was against the city wall and she actually lived in the wall.

15. Then she let them down by a cord through the window: for her house [was] upon the town wall, and she dwelt upon the wall.

16. 'Make for the hills,' she said, 'or you may run into your pursuers. Hide there for three days, until your pursuers have come back, and then go on your way.'

16. And she said unto them, Get you to the mountain, lest the pursuers meet you; and hide yourselves there three days, until the pursuers be returned: and afterward may ye go your way.

17. The men said, 'This is how we shall fulfil the oath which you have made us swear:

17. And the men said unto her, We [will be] blameless of this thine oath which thou hast made us swear.

18. when we invade the country, you must tie this scarlet cord to the window from which you let us down, and collect your father, mother, brothers and entire family inside your house.

18. Behold, [when] we come into the land, thou shalt bind this line of scarlet thread in the window which thou didst let us down by: and thou shalt bring thy father, and thy mother, and thy brethren, and all thy father's household, home unto thee.

19. If anyone goes out of the doors of your house into the street, his blood will be on his own head and we shall not be to blame; but the blood of all staying inside the house with you will be on our heads if a hand is laid on any of them.

19. And it shall be, [that] whosoever shall go out of the doors of thy house into the street, his blood [shall be] upon his head, and we [will be] guiltless: and whosoever shall be with thee in the house, his blood [shall be] on our head, if [any] hand be upon him.

20. But if you divulge our mission in the meanwhile, we shall be free of the oath which you have made us swear.'

20. And if thou utter this our business, then we will be quit of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.

21. She replied, 'Let it be as you say.' She let them go, and they left. She then tied the scarlet cord to the window.

21. And she said, According unto your words, so [be] it. And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window.

22. They left and made for the hills. They stayed there for three days, until their pursuers had gone home, having scoured the countryside without finding them.

22. And they went, and came unto the mountain, and abode there three days, until the pursuers were returned: and the pursuers sought [them] throughout all the way, but found [them] not.

23. The two men then came down again from the hills, crossed over and, going to Joshua son of Nun, told him everything that had happened to them.

23. So the two men returned, and descended from the mountain, and passed over, and came to Joshua the son of Nun, and told him all [things] that befell them:

24. To Joshua they said, 'Yahweh has put the whole country at our mercy, and its inhabitants are all panic-stricken at our approach.'

24. And they said unto Joshua, Truly the LORD hath delivered into our hands all the land; for even all the inhabitants of the country do faint because of us.



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Lábjegyzetek:

2:1 - Joshua sends two spies to Jericho, demonstrating prudent strategy in preparing for conquest. This action highlights the importance of intelligence and planning in obeying God (see also Proverbs 15:22 and Luke 14:31-32).

2:2-7 - Rahab's protection of the spies illustrates her faith in God. She recognizes God's sovereignty and His action on Israel's behalf, demonstrating that even foreigners can be instruments of divine grace (see also Hebrews 11:31 and James 2:25).

2:8-11 - Rahab confesses her belief in the God of Israel, demonstrating a faith that transcends cultural and social barriers. This declaration is an example of conversion and acceptance of God's plan (see also Romans 10:9-10 and Acts 10:34-35).

2:12-14 - Rahab makes a pact with the spies, asking for protection for her family. Her loyalty and courage reflect an example of active faith that seeks salvation through obedience (see also 1 Peter 3:15 and Matthew 7:7).

2:15-21 - The scarlet cord that Rahab hangs in the window symbolizes protection and salvation for her household. This prophetic sign shows the importance of faith and obedience in times of judgment (see also Exodus 12:13 and Hebrews 9:22).

Kapcsolódó versek Joshua, 2:

Joshua chapter 2 reports on the mission of the spies in Jericho. What role does a foreigner’s faith play? This moving text tells how Rahab, a prostitute from Jericho, hides the Israelite spies and declares her faith in the God of Israel. The chapter explores themes of faith, redemption, and God's sovereignty over all nations. Joshua 2 also foreshadows the inclusion of Gentiles in the divine plan of salvation. Consider with us five biblical passages that correlate with the surprising themes of this eye-opening chapter.

Hebrews 11:31: "By faith the prostitute Rahab was not killed with the disobedient, because she welcomed the spies in peace." - This verse interprets Rahab's actions in Joshua 2 as an act of faith.

James 2:25: "In a similar way, was not the prostitute Rahab also justified by works, when she welcomed the spies and made them go out another way?" - James uses the example of Rahab from Joshua 2 to illustrate faith accompanied by works.

Matthew 1:5: "Salmon begat Boaz, whose mother was Rahab; Boaz fathered Obed, whose mother was Ruth; Obed begat Jesse," - This verse shows that Rahab, mentioned in Joshua 2, became part of Jesus' lineage.

Psalms 127:1: "If the Lord is not the builder of the house, it will be useless to work on the construction. If it is not the Lord who watches over the city, it will be useless for the sentry to stand guard." - This psalm reflects Rahab's recognition in Joshua 2:9-11 that the Lord was with Israel.

Romans 3:29-30: "Is God only for the Jews? Is he not also the God of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also, since there is one God, who will justify the circumcised and the uncircumcised by faith." - This verse reflects the inclusion of Rahab, a Gentile, in the history of Israel in Joshua 2.

FAQ:

Who was Rahab and what was her role in the conquest of Jericho?

Rahab was a woman from Jericho who hid the Israelite spies and helped them escape. In return, she and her family were spared during the conquest of Jericho. (Joshua 2:1, 15-21)

How were the spies helped by Rahab?

Rahab hid the spies in her house and helped them escape from the soldiers in Jericho, ensuring their safety until they returned to the Israelite camp. (Joshua 2:4-6)

What was the sign that Rahab used to ensure the safety of her family?

Rahab wore a scarlet cord in the window of her house as a signal to the Israelites, ensuring that her home would be spared during the invasion. (Joshua 2:18-21)

What was the promise made by the spies to Rahab?

The spies promised that when they conquered Jericho, her house would be spared and she and her family would be saved, according to the sign of the scarlet cord. (Joshua 2:14)

How is Rahab's story significant to the narrative of Joshua?

Rahab's story demonstrates the importance of faith and obedience, showing how an act of courage and faith can lead to salvation and inclusion in God's plan. (Joshua 2:1-21)


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