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:
Now please, I beg you, make a promise to me before the LORD that since I have shown you kindness, you will also show kindness to my family, and give me a reliable sign of your promise.
Rahab is asking the Israelite spies to promise before God that they will protect her family in return for the kindness she has shown them.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, two spies were sent by Joshua to scout the city of Jericho as the Israelites prepared to conquer the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. Rahab, a Canaanite woman and resident of Jericho, hid these spies from the king's soldiers and helped them escape, demonstrating her faith in the God of Israel despite her pagan surroundings. In return for her act of kindness, she requested a promise of protection for her family when the Israelites attacked the city.
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