KJV ORIGINAL
So the two men returned, and descended from the mountain, and passed over, and came to Joshua the son of Nun, and told him all things that befell them:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So the two men came back down from the mountain, crossed over the river, and returned to Joshua son of Nun. They told him everything that had happened to them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The two spies returned safely to Joshua and gave him a full report of their mission to Jericho.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes the account of the two Israelite spies who were sent by Joshua to scout out Jericho before the conquest of Canaan. They had been hidden and protected by Rahab, a woman in Jericho who helped them escape. The spies were now returning to the Israelite camp east of the Jordan River to report what they had discovered about the city and its defenses.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save