Rahab
This article provides a detailed exegetical study of Joshua 2, focusing on the account of the two Israelite spies and their encounter with Rahab the harlot at Jericho. Vanoverloop examines the historical and military context of the spies' mission while exploring the theological significance of God's providence in directing the spies to Rahab and the information they gained to encourage Joshua before the conquest of Canaan.
And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there. Joshua 2:1 The children of Israel, the church of the old dispensation, completed a forty-year-long journey through the wilderness. Three generations (all those above twenty years of age) had died in the wilderness, including Moses, their faithful, patient, and meek leader. Joshua was chosen by God to...
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