Biblical Figures: Rahab and Her Family

Rahab and her family are the only Israelites recorded in the book of Joshua as coming to a living faith in Yahweh.

The walls of Jericho were completely destroyed by the Israelites in chapter 6.

The spies made a guarantee to Rahab to spare her life and the lives of her family.

Rahab hid the spies and told the truth to the king of Jericho about their presence.

Rahab's faith and appeal for mercy are the main issues in her story in the book of Joshua.

The king of Jericho sent word to Rahab to bring out the men who came to her house because he suspected they were from Israel.

The Canaanites were unaware of the Israelites' God and His power.

Rahab was a typical Canaanite who withstood Yahweh.

The Israelites were well-equipped with armaments compared to the Canaanites.

The Israelites had already conquered the two kings of the Amorites before reaching Jericho.

Rahab's fear of the Israelites led her to prepare for war against them.

The spies in Numbers 13 were optimistic about their chances of conquering Canaan.

Rahab's faith commitment to Yahweh is justified by her lie to the king of Jericho.

Rahab submits to the authority of the king of Jericho after making a faith commitment to Yahweh.

Joshua's military strategy involves using deception to achieve victory.

Rahab's salvation is completed in the chapter where she meets the spies.

The text condones Rahab's lie as a means to achieve her goal.

Historical narrative in the Bible provides a moral framework for what should have happened.