And if thou utter this our business, then we will be quit of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.
But if you tell anyone about our business here, then we will be free from the promise you made us swear to keep.
The spies are telling Rahab that if she breaks her silence about their mission, they won't be bound by their oath to protect her.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, the Israelites are on the verge of conquering Jericho as part of their entry into the Promised Land after years of wandering in the wilderness. Joshua sends two spies to scout the city, and they are hidden by Rahab, a woman from Jericho who fears the God of Israel and aids their escape from pursuing soldiers. The spies make an oath to spare Rahab and her family in return for her secrecy, but this verse specifies that the oath would be void if she revealed their mission.
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