Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute, with her family and all who belonged to her, because she hid the men Joshua had sent as spies to Jericho—and she lives among the Israelites to this day. New Living Translation So Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute and her relatives who were with her in the house, because she had hidden the spies Joshua sent to Jericho. And she lives among the Israelites to this day. English Standard Version But Rahab the prostitute and her father’s household and all who belonged to her, Joshua saved alive. And she has lived in Israel to this day, because she hid the messengers whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. Berean Standard Bible And Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute, with her father’s household and all who belonged to her, because she hid the men Joshua had sent to spy out Jericho. So she has lived among the Israelites to this day. Berean Literal Bible And Rahab the prostitute and the house of her father and all that was belonged to her, Joshua spared; and she dwells in the midst of Israel to this day, because she hid the messengers whom Joshua had sent to spy out Jericho. King James Bible 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. New King James Version And Joshua spared Rahab the harlot, her father’s household, and all that she had. So she dwells in Israel to this day, because she hid the messengers whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. New American Standard Bible However, Rahab the prostitute and her father’s household and all she had, Joshua spared; and she has lived in the midst of Israel to this day, because she hid the messengers whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. NASB 1995 However, Rahab the harlot and her father’s household and all she had, Joshua spared; and she has lived in the midst of Israel to this day, for she hid the messengers whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. NASB 1977 However, Rahab the harlot and her father’s household and all she had, Joshua spared; and she has lived in the midst of Israel to this day, for she hid the messengers whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. Legacy Standard Bible However, Rahab the harlot and her father’s household and all she had, Joshua preserved alive; and she has lived in the midst of Israel to this day, for she hid the messengers whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. Amplified Bible So Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute, with her father’s household and everything that she had; and she has lived among Israel to this day, because she hid the messengers (scouts) whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. Berean Annotated Bible And Joshua (YHWH saves) spared Rahab (wide) the prostitute, with her father’s household and all who belonged to her, because she hid the men Joshua had sent to spy out Jericho (city of palms). So she has lived among the Israelites (God prevails) to this day. Christian Standard Bible However, Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute, her father’s family, and all who belonged to her, because she hid the messengers Joshua had sent to spy on Jericho, and she still lives in Israel today. Holman Christian Standard Bible However, Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute, her father’s household, and all who belonged to her, because she hid the men Joshua had sent to spy on Jericho, and she lives in Israel to this day. American Standard Version But Rahab the harlot, and her father's household, and all that she had, did Joshua save alive; and she dwelt in the midst of Israel unto this day, because she hid the messengers, whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. English Revised Version But Rahab the harlot, and her father's household, and all that she had, did Joshua save alive; and she dwelt in the midst of Israel, unto this day; because she hid the messengers, which Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. GOD'S WORD® Translation Joshua spared the prostitute Rahab, her father's family, and everything she had. She still lives in Israel today because she hid the messengers Joshua had sent to look at Jericho. Good News Translation But Joshua spared the lives of the prostitute Rahab and all her relatives, because she had hidden the two spies that he had sent to Jericho. (Her descendants have lived in Israel to this day.) International Standard Version But Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute, along with her family and everyone who was with her. Her family has lived in Israel ever since, because she hid the scouts whom Joshua sent to observe Jericho. NET Bible Yet Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute, her father's family, and all who belonged to her. She lives in Israel to this very day because she hid the messengers Joshua sent to spy on Jericho. New Heart English Bible But Rahab the prostitute, her father's household, and all that she had, Joshua saved alive. She lived in the midst of Israel to this day, because she hid the messengers, whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. Webster's Bible Translation And Joshua saved Rahab the harlot alive, and her father's household, and all that she had; and she dwelleth in Israel even to this day; because she hid the messengers which Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute, with her father’s household and all who belonged to her, because she hid the men Joshua had sent to spy out Jericho. So she has lived among the Israelites to this day. World English Bible But Rahab the prostitute, her father’s household, and all that she had, Joshua saved alive. She lives in the middle of Israel to this day, because she hid the messengers whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Rahab the harlot, and the house of her father, and all whom she has, Joshua has kept alive; and she dwells in the midst of Israel to this day, for she hid the messengers whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. Berean Literal Bible And Rahab the prostitute and the house of her father and all that was belonged to her, Joshua spared; and she dwells in the midst of Israel to this day, because she hid the messengers whom Joshua had sent to spy out Jericho. Young's Literal Translation and Rahab the harlot, and the house of her father, and all whom she hath, hath Joshua kept alive; and she dwelleth in the midst of Israel unto this day, for she hid the messengers whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. Smith's Literal Translation And Rahab the harlot, and the house of her father and all which is to her, Joshua preserved alive; and she will dwell in the midst of Israel till this day, because she hid the messengers which Joshua sent out to spy Jericho. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut Josue saved Rahab the harlot and her father's house, and all she had, and they dwelt in the midst of Israel until this present day: because she hid the messengers whom he had sent to spy out Jericho. At that time, Josue made an imprecation, saying: Catholic Public Domain Version Yet truly, Joshua caused Rahab the harlot, and her father’s household, and all she had, to survive. And they lived in the midst of Israel, even to the present day. For she hid the messengers, whom he had sent to explore Jericho. At that time, Joshua made an invocation, saying: New American Bible Because Rahab the prostitute had hidden the messengers whom Joshua had sent to reconnoiter Jericho, Joshua let her live, along with her father’s house and all her family, who dwell in the midst of Israel to this day. New Revised Standard Version But Rahab the prostitute, with her family and all who belonged to her, Joshua spared. Her family has lived in Israel ever since. For she hid the messengers whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut Rahab the harlot and her father's household and all that she had. Joshua saved alive; and she dwelt among the children of Israel even to this day; because she hid the spies whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yeshua saved Rakhab the Harlot and the house of her father and everything that she had, and she has dwelt among the children of Israel until today, because she hid the Spies whom Yeshua had sent to spy on Yerikho OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But Rahab the harlot, and her father's household, and all that she had, did Joshua save alive; and she dwelt in the midst of Israel, unto this day; because she hid the messengers, whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joshua saved alive Raab the harlot, and all the house of her father, and caused her to dwell in Israel until this day, because she hid the spies which Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Walls of Jericho…24Then the Israelites burned up the city and everything in it. However, they put the silver and gold and articles of bronze and iron into the treasury of the LORD’s house. 25And Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute, with her father’s household and all who belonged to her, because she hid the men Joshua had sent to spy out Jericho. So she has lived among the Israelites to this day. 26At that time Joshua invoked this solemn oath: “Cursed before the LORD is the man who rises up and rebuilds this city, Jericho; at the cost of his firstborn he will lay its foundations; at the cost of his youngest he will set up its gates.”… Cross References And Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute, Hebrews 11:31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient. James 2:25 In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute justified by her actions when she welcomed the spies and sent them off on another route? with her father’s household and all who belonged to her, Exodus 12:21-23 Then Moses summoned all the elders of Israel and told them, “Go at once and select for yourselves a lamb for each family, and slaughter the Passover lamb. / Take a cluster of hyssop, dip it into the blood in the basin, and brush the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe. None of you shall go out the door of his house until morning. / When the LORD passes through to strike down the Egyptians, He will see the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe and will pass over that doorway; so He will not allow the destroyer to enter your houses and strike you down. Acts 16:31-34 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.” / Then Paul and Silas spoke the word of the Lord to him and to everyone in his house. / At that hour of the night, the jailer took them and washed their wounds. And without delay, he and all his household were baptized. … Genesis 7:1 Then the LORD said to Noah, “Go into the ark, you and all your family, because I have found you righteous in this generation. because she hid the men Joshua had sent to spy out Jericho. 1 Kings 18:4 for when Jezebel had slaughtered the prophets of the LORD, Obadiah had taken a hundred prophets and hidden them, fifty men per cave, providing them with food and water.) 1 Samuel 19:12-17 So Michal lowered David from the window, and he ran away and escaped. / Then Michal took a household idol and laid it in the bed, placed some goat hair on its head, and covered it with a garment. / When Saul sent the messengers to seize David, Michal said, “He is ill.” … 2 Kings 11:2-3 But Jehosheba daughter of King Joram, the sister of Ahaziah, took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the sons of the king who were being murdered. She put him and his nurse in a bedroom to hide him from Athaliah, and he was not killed. / And Joash remained hidden with his nurse in the house of the LORD for six years while Athaliah ruled the land. So she has lived among the Israelites to this day. Matthew 1:5 Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, Ephesians 2:19 Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household, Isaiah 56:6-7 And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants—all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant— / I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.” Ruth 4:21 Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed, 1 Chronicles 2:11 Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz. 1 Samuel 12:6-8 Then Samuel said to the people, “The LORD is the One who appointed Moses and Aaron, and who brought your fathers up out of the land of Egypt. / Now present yourselves, so that I may confront you before the LORD with all the righteous acts He has done for you and your fathers. / When Jacob went to Egypt, your fathers cried out to the LORD, and He sent them Moses and Aaron, who brought your fathers out of Egypt and settled them in this place. Exodus 23:31-33 And I will establish your borders from the Red Sea to the Sea of the Philistines, and from the desert to the Euphrates. For I will deliver the inhabitants into your hand, and you will drive them out before you. / You shall make no covenant with them or with their gods. / They must not remain in your land, lest they cause you to sin against Me. For if you serve their gods, it will surely be a snare to you.” Deuteronomy 7:1-2 When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to possess, and He drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you— / and when the LORD your God has delivered them over to you to defeat them, then you must devote them to complete destruction. Make no treaty with them and show them no mercy. Treasury of Scripture And Joshua saved Rahab the harlot alive, and her father's household, and all that she had; and she dwells in Israel even to this day; because she hid the messengers, which Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. Rahab Joshua 11:19,20 There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, save the Hivites the inhabitants of Gibeon: all other they took in battle… Judges 1:24,25 And the spies saw a man come forth out of the city, and they said unto him, Shew us, we pray thee, the entrance into the city, and we will shew thee mercy… Acts 2:21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. she dwelleth Matthew 1:5 And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; unto Joshua 4:9 And Joshua set up twelve stones in the midst of Jordan, in the place where the feet of the priests which bare the ark of the covenant stood: and they are there unto this day. because James 2:25 Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way? Jump to Previous Alive Dwelleth Dwelt Harlot Hid Household However Israel Jericho Joshua Messengers Midst Prostitute Rahab Save Saved Spared SpyJump to Next Alive Dwelleth Dwelt Harlot Hid Household However Israel Jericho Joshua Messengers Midst Prostitute Rahab Save Saved Spared SpyJoshua 6 1. Jericho is shut up2. God instructs Joshua how to beseige it 12. The city is composed 17. It is accursed 20. The walls fall down 22. Rahab is saved 26. The builder of Jericho is cursed And Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute Rahab's profession is mentioned to highlight the grace and mercy extended to her despite her past. Her story is a powerful example of redemption and faith, as she recognized the God of Israel as the true God (Joshua 2:11). Her inclusion in the genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:5) underscores the transformative power of faith and God's willingness to use anyone for His purposes. with her father’s household and all who belonged to her because she hid the men Joshua had sent to spy out Jericho So she has lived among the Israelites to this day Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of the Israelites who succeeded Moses and led the conquest of Canaan. He is a central figure in the book of Joshua, known for his faithfulness and obedience to God. 2. Rahab A Canaanite prostitute living in Jericho who hid the Israelite spies. Her faith and actions led to her and her family's salvation during the destruction of Jericho. 3. The Spies Two Israelite men sent by Joshua to scout the city of Jericho. Their mission was crucial in the Israelites' strategy to conquer the city. 4. Jericho A fortified city in Canaan, the first major conquest of the Israelites as they entered the Promised Land. Its fall demonstrated God's power and faithfulness to His promises. 5. The Israelites The chosen people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were led by Joshua into the Promised Land. Teaching Points Faith and ActionRahab's account illustrates that true faith is accompanied by action. Her belief in the God of Israel led her to risk her life to protect the spies, demonstrating that faith often requires courage and sacrifice. God's Grace and Redemption Rahab's inclusion among the Israelites and in the lineage of Jesus highlights God's grace and the possibility of redemption for all, regardless of past sins or social status. The Importance of Obedience Joshua's obedience to God's commands in sparing Rahab and her family shows the importance of following God's instructions precisely, as His plans are perfect and just. The Power of Testimony Rahab's account serves as a powerful testimony of God's faithfulness and the transformative power of faith. Her life is a witness to the Israelites and to us today of God's ability to use anyone for His purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 6:25?2. How does Rahab's story in Joshua 6:25 demonstrate God's grace and redemption? 3. What can we learn from Rahab's faith and actions in Joshua 6:25? 4. How does Rahab's inclusion in Israel relate to Ephesians 2:19? 5. How can we apply Rahab's example of faith in our daily lives? 6. What does Rahab's story teach about God's plan for all nations? 7. Why was Rahab spared in Joshua 6:25 despite her past as a prostitute? 8. How does Rahab's story in Joshua 6:25 demonstrate God's grace and redemption? 9. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Joshua 6:25? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 6? 11. (James 2:25) Why cite Rahab’s actions as an example of faith when the historicity of the Jericho story has been questioned by some archaeologists? 12. Why does the destruction narrative of Jericho differ from other historical records about the city's downfall (Joshua 6)? 13. Why does the New Testament (James 2:25) commend Rahab’s actions when they involved deception and potential betrayal of her city? 14. Isn’t the God of the Old Testament cruel and genocidal? What Does Joshua 6:25 Mean And Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute“And Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute”. - Rahab’s past is not hidden. The text openly calls her a prostitute, yet her faith overshadows her former life (Hebrews 11:31). - Joshua’s act of sparing her springs from covenant faithfulness. Just as God honors faith wherever it is found, Joshua honors the oath made by the spies (Joshua 2:14). - This points forward to God’s pattern of redeeming unlikely people—think of Ruth the Moabitess (Ruth 4:5) and the thief on the cross (Luke 23:42-43). With her father’s household and all who belonged to her “with her father’s household and all who belonged to her”. - Salvation in this moment is corporate as well as individual. Rahab’s decision affected her entire family, echoing the household deliverance promised to the Philippian jailer (Acts 16:31-34). - God’s mercy extends beyond personal rescue to family blessing, just as Noah’s family entered the ark through his righteousness (Genesis 7:1). - Jericho’s judgment was total (Joshua 6:21), so this preservation highlights God’s ability to shelter His people even in the midst of destruction (Psalm 91:7). Because she hid the men Joshua had sent to spy out Jericho “because she hid the men Joshua had sent to spy out Jericho”. - The verse plainly gives the reason: Rahab acted in faith, risking her life (Joshua 2:4-6). - Works validated her faith (James 2:25); her hiding the spies was not mere hospitality but allegiance to Israel’s God (Joshua 2:11). - Her action fulfilled the principle that those who bless God’s people are blessed (Genesis 12:3). So she has lived among the Israelites to this day “So she has lived among the Israelites to this day”. - Rahab was not just spared; she was integrated into the covenant community. This anticipates Gentile inclusion in God’s plan (Ephesians 2:12-13). - Matthew 1:5 records her as an ancestor of Boaz, David, and ultimately Jesus, underscoring that God weaves redeemed outsiders into His redemptive line. - The phrase “to this day” authenticates the historical continuity of her presence, affirming the literal accuracy of the account. summary Joshua 6:25 showcases tangible redemption: a condemned Gentile prostitute becomes a protected, honored member of Israel because she believed and acted on that belief. Her faith led to family salvation, covenant inclusion, and a place in Messiah’s lineage. The verse magnifies God’s mercy, the trustworthiness of His promises, and His delight in rescuing all who align themselves with Him. (25) And Joshua saved Rahab the harlot alive.--"By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not" (Hebrews 11:31). And so Jesus said to her who had ministered to Him in the house of Simon the Pharisee, "Thy sins are forgiven;" and again, "Thy faith hath saved thee: go in peace" Luke 7:48; Luke 7:50). "Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works?" (James 2:25).And she dwelleth in Israel even unto this day.--"Salmon begat Booz of Rachab" seems certainly to refer to her (Matthew 1:5), though why she is called Rachab in that place is not obvious. Rachab is not the usual form of the word, either in the LXX. or in the other passages of the Greek text where she is named. It is not simply a variation in the English spelling, but a difference in the original Greek. . . . Verse 25. - Unto this day. This may either be interpreted of herself, or, according to s common Hebrew idiom, of her family (cf. Joshua 17:14-18; Joshua 24:17). For a fuller discussion of the bearing of this passage on the date of the Book of Joshua, see Introduction. There is no mention of Rahab's marriage in the Old Testament. Lightfoot ('Hebrew and Talmudicai Exercitations?' Matthew 1:5) mentions a tradition that she married Joshua! Dr. W. H. Mill, in his treatise on the genealogies of our Lord, defends the tradition St. Matthew has followed by showing that Salmon's age at the time gives immense probability to the statement. Some (see the Bishop of Bath and Wells' article in Smith's ' Dictionary of the Bible') suppose that Salmon was one of the spies.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Andוְֽאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case Joshua יְהוֹשֻׁ֔עַ (yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3091: Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites spared הֶחֱיָ֣ה (he·ḥĕ·yāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2421: To live, to revive Rahab רָחָ֣ב (rā·ḥāḇ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7343: Rahab -- a harlot in Jericho the prostitute, הַ֠זּוֹנָה (haz·zō·w·nāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2181: To commit adultery, to commit idolatry with וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case her father’s אָבִ֤יהָ (’ā·ḇî·hā) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 1: Father household בֵּ֨ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who belonged to her, אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that because כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction she hid הֶחְבִּ֙יאָה֙ (heḥ·bî·’āh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 2244: To withdraw, hide the men הַמַּלְאָכִ֔ים (ham·mal·’ā·ḵîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel Joshua יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ (yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3091: Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites had sent שָׁלַ֥ח (šā·laḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out to spy out לְרַגֵּ֥ל (lə·rag·gêl) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 7270: To walk along, to reconnoiter, to be a, tale-bearer, to lead about Jericho. יְרִיחֽוֹ׃ (yə·rî·ḥōw) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3405: Jericho -- a city in the Jordan Valley captured by Joshua So she has lived וַתֵּ֙שֶׁב֙ (wat·tê·šeḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry among בְּקֶ֣רֶב (bə·qe·reḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7130: The nearest part, the center the Israelites יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc to עַ֖ד (‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while this הַזֶּ֑ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that day. הַיּ֣וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day Links Joshua 6:25 NIVJoshua 6:25 NLT Joshua 6:25 ESV Joshua 6:25 NASB Joshua 6:25 KJV Joshua 6:25 BibleApps.com Joshua 6:25 Biblia Paralela Joshua 6:25 Chinese Bible Joshua 6:25 French Bible Joshua 6:25 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 6:25 But Rahab the prostitute her father's household (Josh. 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