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Joshua 2:14 · KJV

"And the men answered her, Our life for your's, 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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

12Now 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:
13And 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.
14And the men answered her, Our life for your's, 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.
15Then she let them down by a cord through the window: for her house was upon the town wall, and she dwelt upon the wall.
16And 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.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does Rahab's faith inspire you?

2

What does loyalty look like in your life?

3

When have you taken a risk for someone else's safety?

Life Application

faith

Consider how you can demonstrate faith in your daily decisions.

relationships

Reflect on how you can support others in their time of need.

People in This Verse

RahabBoth

Rahab was a Canaanite woman who played a crucial role in the Israelite conquest of Jericho. Her faith and actions led to her salvation and inclusion in the genealogy of Christ.

First appearance: Joshua 2:1

Places in This Verse

Jericho(Jericho today)

An ancient city located near the Jordan River, known for its strategic importance and its walls that fell during the Israelite conquest.

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