Joshua Chapter 2 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Why did Joshua send out spies?

To view the land, especially Jericho

From where were the spies sent?

Shittim

Where did the spies stay?

In the house of Rahab

Who was told about the Israelite spies?

King of Jericho Signup and view all the answers

What was in the message the King of Jericho sent to Rahab?

Bring out these men because they have come to search out all the land. Signup and view all the answers

How many spies did Joshua send?

2 Signup and view all the answers

What had Rahab done with the spies?

Hidden them on the roof with stalks of flax Signup and view all the answers

How did Rahab respond to the King's message?

The men came to me but I did not know where they were from, when the gate was about to be closed at dark the men went out, pursue them quickly for you will overtake them. Signup and view all the answers

Where did the men of Jericho go to pursue the spies?

On the way to the Jordan river as far as the fords Signup and view all the answers

What happened after the pursuers left?

The gate was shut Signup and view all the answers

What did Rahab tell the spies?

I know that the Lord has given you the land Signup and view all the answers

How did the people of Jericho react to the news of the approaching Israelite community?

They feared them and melted away before them Signup and view all the answers

What had the people of Jericho heard about the Israelites?

They dried up the water of the Red Sea when they came out of Egypt, they had destroyed the 2 kings of the Amorites Signup and view all the answers

What did Rahab say about the God of Israel?

The Lord your God, he is God of in the heavens above and on the earth below Signup and view all the answers

What did Rahab request from the spies?

That she and her family would be saved from death Signup and view all the answers

Why did Rahab ask that the spies deal kindly with her family?

Because she had dealt kindly with them Signup and view all the answers

How did the spies respond to Rahab's request?

Our lives for your lives even to death! Signup and view all the answers

How did the spies leave the city?

Out the window of Rahab's house on a rope Signup and view all the answers

Why was this method of escape possible?

Rahab's house was built into the city wall Signup and view all the answers

Where did Rahab recommend that the spies go?

To the hills Signup and view all the answers

How did Rahab respond to the conditions stated by the spies for their agreement to be binding?

According to their words, so be it. Signup and view all the answers

How long did the spies hide in the hills?

Three days Signup and view all the answers

What report did the spies give to Joshua after returning safely from Jericho?

The Lord has given all the land into our hands...the inhabitants melt away because of us Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Spies Sent by Joshua

Joshua sent spies to survey the land, specifically Jericho, as part of the Israelite preparation to enter Canaan.
The spies were dispatched from Shittim, an important location in Israelite history.

Rahab's Role

The spies sought refuge in Rahab's house, which was built into the city wall.
Rahab hid the spies on her roof, concealing them with stalks of flax when the King of Jericho sought to capture them.

King's Actions and Rahab's Deception

The King of Jericho was informed about the Israelite spies and sent a message to Rahab demanding their capture.
Rahab lied to the king's men, indicating that the spies had left the city just before the gate was closed for the night.

Pursuit and Escape

The Jericho men pursued the spies toward the Jordan River, searching for them at the fords.
After the pursuers left, Rahab ensured the city gate was shut to secure the spies' escape.

Recognition of Israel's Power

Rahab acknowledged that the Lord had given the land to the Israelites and expressed her belief in their divine support.
The people of Jericho were terrified upon hearing about the Israelites’ past miracles, including the parting of the Red Sea and their victories over the Amorites.

Rahab's Request and the Spies' Agreement

Rahab requested that the spies spare her and her family from death due to her help.
In loyalty to her kindness, the spies agreed to protect her, saying, “Our lives for your lives even to death.”

The Plan of Escape

The spies escaped from Rahab's house using a rope through the window.
Rahab advised them to stay in the hills for three days to avoid detection.

Conditional Agreement

Rahab accepted the terms of the spies' agreement for her protection, swearing to their conditions.
After hiding for three days, the spies returned to Joshua and reported that the Lord had delivered the land into their hands, as the people of Jericho were in fear.

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Test your knowledge on Joshua Chapter 2 with these flashcards. The quiz covers key events and details such as the spies' mission, their stay in Jericho, and the interaction with Rahab. Perfect for students studying this biblical chapter.