And Joshua saved Rahab the harlot alive, and her father’s household, and all that she had; and she dwelleth in Israel even unto this day; because she hid the messengers, which Joshua sent to spy out Jericho.
Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute and her entire family, along with everything she owned. She has lived among the Israelites ever since, because she hid the spies that Joshua had sent to scout out Jericho.
Joshua kept his promise to save Rahab and her family because she protected the Israelite spies, and she became part of God's people permanently.
📚 Historical Context
This took place during Israel's conquest of the Promised Land around 1400 BC, after their 40 years in the wilderness. Rahab was a Canaanite woman who lived in Jericho's walls and helped the Israelite spies escape when the king's men came looking for them. Her act of faith and protection of God's messengers led to her salvation when Jericho was destroyed.
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