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.
The men replied to her, 'We promise with our lives to protect you, as long as you don't tell anyone about our mission. When the LORD gives us this land, we will treat you with kindness and keep our word to you.'
The Israelite spies are making a solemn promise to Rahab that they will protect her and her family in exchange for her help and silence.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, Israelite spies were sent to scout the city of Jericho as part of the preparation for the conquest of Canaan, following God's command to Joshua after Moses' death. Rahab, a Canaanite woman living in Jericho, protected these spies by hiding them and expressing her faith in the God of Israel, which prompted her to seek safety for herself and her family. The spies responded with this oath, promising to spare her life in exchange for her secrecy, reflecting the broader narrative of God's deliverance and judgment on the land.
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