Old Testament · History
Joshua 2:1
- Author:
- The Lord Will Editorial Team
- Last updated:
- Category:
- Old Testament
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.
About Joshua 2:1
Few verses address Jericho in the Bible as directly as Joshua 2:1. This Old Testament passage from the history of Joshua has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Joshua 6:20
“So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city.”
- Joshua 6:2
“And the Lord said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour.”
- Hebrews 11:30
“By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days.”
- Joshua 6:16
“And it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew with the trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, Shout; for the Lord hath given you the city.”
- Luke 19:1
“And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.”
Related Topics
How to Apply Joshua 2:1
Pray through Joshua 2:1 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Jericho in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.