KJV ORIGINAL
But Joshua had said unto the two men that had spied out the country, Go into the harlot’s house, and bring out thence the woman, and all that she hath, as ye sware unto her.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But Joshua told the two men who had scouted out the land, 'Go to the prostitute's house and bring out the woman and everyone who belongs to her, just as you promised her.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Joshua is keeping the promise his spies made to Rahab by ordering her rescue from Jericho before its destruction.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the conquest of Jericho, where Joshua's spies had earlier stayed at Rahab's house and promised to spare her and her family when Israel attacked the city. Rahab had helped the spies escape and asked for protection in return, which they agreed to give.
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