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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Joshua 2 - Introduction

Joshua sends two spies, whom Rahab receives and conceals: they give her an oath, that they will save her and her family: after three days' continuance in the mountains, they return to Joshua, and relate all that had happened to them.

Before Christ 1451.

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See also Joshua 2 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    A DIGEST OF CHAPTER 2 Joshua 2:1-7 Rah_ab hides the spies._ The two spies sent out by Joshua found the house of Rahab to be a place where they could learn about the activities of the community. Altho...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 Joshua (a-19) Meaning 'Jehovah [is] Saviour.' see Numbers 13:16 ....

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO JOSHUA 2 This chapter gives an account of the spies sent by Joshua to Jericho, and of their entrance into the house of Rahab, who hid them from the king's messengers, Joshua 2:1; of t...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2553. B.C. 1451._ Joshua sends spies to Jericho, Joshua 2:1. Rahab receives and conceals them, Joshua 2:2. Her agreement with them for the safety of herself and family, Joshua 2:8. The return o...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 Rahab receiueth and concealeth the two spies sent from Shittim. 8 The couenant betweene her and them. 23 Their returne and relation. 1 AND Ioshua the sonne of Nun sent out of Shittim two men, to s...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * Rahab receives and hides two Israelites. (1-7) Rahab and the spies. (8-21) The return of the spies. (22-24)...

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