Spies Sent to Jericho

Overview

• Testament: Old
• Book: Joshua
• Chapters: Joshua 2
• Summary: Joshua sends two spies into Jericho, where Rahab hides them and confesses faith in Israel’s God.

Details

Rahab protects the spies from Jericho’s king, asks for mercy for her household, and receives the scarlet cord as a sign. The spies return with a faithful report: the land is fearful because the LORD has given it to Israel.

Key People Involved

• Joshua (Son of Nun) — Sends the spies
• Rahab — Protects the spies and seeks mercy

Key Places

• Jericho — First fortified city before Israel
• Jordan River — Boundary crossed by the spies

Important Verses

“For the LORD your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath.” — Joshua 2:11

Cross-References

• Related events: Fall of Jericho, Crossing the Jordan
• Mentioned in: Hebrews 11:31, James 2:25

Notes

Rahab’s confession stands in contrast to Canaan’s fear: she responds to the same report with faith.