And that ye will save alive my father, and my mother, and my brethren, and my sisters, and all that they have, and deliver our lives from death.
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Interpretation
Rahab had heard of the miracles the Lord wrought for Israel. She believed that his promises would certainly be fulfilled, and his threatenings take effect; and that there was no way of escape but by submitting to him, and joining with his people.
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This thought runs through Joshua 2:13-17.
Glossary
- Jericho Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell es Sultan.