Bible Verse Lookup
Joshua 2:9
Chapter 2
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and she said to them: “I know that the Lord, your God, has given this land to you; we are frightened, and the inhabitants of the land tremble before you.
and she said to them: “I know that the Lord, your God, has given this land to you; we are frightened, and the inhabitants of the land tremble before you.
Commentaries
The Spies.
Once again, the land of Canaan is explored; Moses had already done so as they approached the end of their journey through the desert. Jericho is a key crossing point for those wanting to enter Canaan from the south; therefore, the first obstacle the Israelites must face is this city. Beyond the superficial details with which the author embellishes this story, the main purpose is to show that God is fulfilling His promise to help conquer the land and, at the same time, to suggest that those who see that this invading people is supported by the God who freed Egypt will survive; if not, they will perish.