Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They said to Joshua, “The LORD has surely given the whole land into our hands; all the people are melting in fear because of us.” New Living Translation “The LORD has given us the whole land,” they said, “for all the people in the land are terrified of us.” English Standard Version And they said to Joshua, “Truly the LORD has given all the land into our hands. And also, all the inhabitants of the land melt away because of us.” Berean Standard Bible “The LORD has surely delivered the entire land into our hands,” they said to Joshua. “Indeed, all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of us.” King James Bible And they said unto Joshua, Truly the LORD hath delivered into our hands all the land; for even all the inhabitants of the country do faint because of us. New King James Version And they said to Joshua, “Truly the LORD has delivered all the land into our hands, for indeed all the inhabitants of the country are fainthearted because of us.” New American Standard Bible And they said to Joshua, “The LORD has indeed handed over to us all the land; furthermore, all the inhabitants of the land have despaired because of us.” NASB 1995 They said to Joshua, “Surely the LORD has given all the land into our hands; moreover, all the inhabitants of the land have melted away before us.” NASB 1977 And they said to Joshua, “Surely the LORD has given all the land into our hands, and all the inhabitants of the land, moreover, have melted away before us.” Legacy Standard Bible And they said to Joshua, “Surely Yahweh has given all the land into our hands; moreover, all the inhabitants of the land have melted away before us.” Amplified Bible They said to Joshua, “Certainly the LORD has given all the land into our hands; for all the inhabitants of the land have melted [in despair] because of us.” Christian Standard Bible They told Joshua, “The LORD has handed over the entire land to us. Everyone who lives in the land is also panicking because of us.” Holman Christian Standard Bible They told Joshua, “The LORD has handed over the entire land to us. Everyone who lives in the land is also panicking because of us.” American Standard Version And they said unto Joshua, Truly Jehovah hath delivered into our hands all the land; and moreover all the inhabitants of the land do melt away before us. Contemporary English Version "We're sure the LORD has given us the whole country," they said. "The people there shake with fear every time they think of us." English Revised Version And they said unto Joshua, Truly the LORD hath delivered into our hands all the land; and moreover all the inhabitants of the land do melt away before us. GOD'S WORD® Translation They told Joshua, "The LORD has given us the whole country. The people who live there are deathly afraid of us." Good News Translation and then said, "We are sure that the LORD has given us the whole country. All the people there are terrified of us." International Standard Version They reported to Joshua, "The LORD really has given the entire land into our control. The inhabitants of the land have melted away right in front of us!" NET Bible They told Joshua, "Surely the LORD is handing over all the land to us! All who live in the land are cringing before us!" New Heart English Bible They said to Joshua, "Truly the LORD has delivered into our hands all the land. Moreover, all the inhabitants of the land melt away before us." Webster's Bible Translation And they said to Joshua, Truly the LORD hath delivered into our hands all the land; for even all the inhabitants of the country do faint because of us. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“The LORD has surely delivered the entire land into our hands,” they said to Joshua. “Indeed, all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of us.” World English Bible They said to Joshua, “Truly Yahweh has delivered all the land into our hands. Moreover, all the inhabitants of the land melt away before us.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they say to Joshua, “Surely YHWH has given all the land into our hand; and also, all the inhabitants of the land have melted at our presence.” Young's Literal Translation and they say unto Joshua, 'Surely Jehovah hath given into our hand all the land; and also, all the inhabitants of the land have melted at our presence.' Smith's Literal Translation And they will say to Joshua that Jehovah gave into our hand all the land; and also all the inhabitants of the land melted from before us. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd said: The Lord hath delivered all this land into our hands, and all the inhabitants thereof are overthrown with fear. Catholic Public Domain Version And they said, “The Lord has delivered this entire land into our hands, and all its inhabitants have been struck down by fear.” New American Bible They assured Joshua, “The LORD has given all this land into our power; indeed, all the inhabitants of the land tremble with fear because of us.” New Revised Standard Version They said to Joshua, “Truly the LORD has given all the land into our hands; moreover all the inhabitants of the land melt in fear before us.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they said to Joshua, The LORD has delivered all the land into our hands; for the inhabitants of the land are afraid of us. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they said unto Joshua: 'Truly the LORD hath delivered into our hands all the land; and moreover all the inhabitants of the land do melt away before us.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And they said to Joshua, The Lord has delivered all the land into our power, and all the inhabitants of that land tremble because of us. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Promise to Rahab…23Then the two men started back, came down from the hill country, and crossed the river. So they came to Joshua son of Nun and reported all that had happened to them. 24“The LORD has surely delivered the entire land into our hands,” they said to Joshua. “Indeed, all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of us.” Cross References Numbers 13:30-31 Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses and said, “We must go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly conquer it!” / But the men who had gone up with him replied, “We cannot go up against the people, for they are stronger than we are!” Deuteronomy 1:28-30 Where can we go? Our brothers have made our hearts melt, saying: ‘The people are larger and taller than we are; the cities are large, with walls up to the heavens. We even saw the descendants of the Anakim there.’” / So I said to you: “Do not be terrified or afraid of them! / The LORD your God, who goes before you, will fight for you, just as you saw Him do for you in Egypt Exodus 23:27 I will send My terror ahead of you and throw into confusion every nation you encounter. I will make all your enemies turn and run. Deuteronomy 2:25 This very day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon all the nations under heaven. They will hear the reports of you and tremble in anguish because of you.” Deuteronomy 11:25 No man will be able to stand against you; the LORD your God will put the fear and dread of you upon all the land, wherever you set foot, as He has promised you. Judges 7:9-15 That night the LORD said to Gideon, “Get up and go down against the camp, for I have delivered it into your hand. / But if you are afraid to do so, then go down to the camp with your servant Purah / and listen to what they are saying. Then your hands will be strengthened to attack the camp.” So he went with Purah his servant to the outposts where armed men were guarding the camp. ... Psalm 44:2-3 With Your hand You drove out the nations and planted our fathers there; You crushed the peoples and cast them out. / For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them. Psalm 105:44 He gave them the lands of the nations, that they might inherit the fruit of others’ labor, Hebrews 11:31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient. James 2:25 In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute justified by her actions when she welcomed the spies and sent them off on another route? Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! 2 Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. Romans 16:20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Hebrews 4:8-9 For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. / There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God. Treasury of Scripture And they said to Joshua, Truly the LORD has delivered into our hands all the land; for even all the inhabitants of the country do faint because of us. Truly the Lord Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Joshua 21:44,45 And the LORD gave them rest round about, according to all that he sware unto their fathers: and there stood not a man of all their enemies before them; the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand… Exodus 23:31 And I will set thy bounds from the Red sea even unto the sea of the Philistines, and from the desert unto the river: for I will deliver the inhabitants of the land into your hand; and thou shalt drive them out before thee. all the inhabitants Joshua 2:9-11 And she said unto the men, I know that the LORD hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you… Psalm 48:5,6 They saw it, and so they marvelled; they were troubled, and hasted away… Revelation 6:16,17 And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: … faint [heb] melt Joshua 2:9,11 And she said unto the men, I know that the LORD hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you… Joshua 5:1 And it came to pass, when all the kings of the Amorites, which were on the side of Jordan westward, and all the kings of the Canaanites, which were by the sea, heard that the LORD had dried up the waters of Jordan from before the children of Israel, until we were passed over, that their heart melted, neither was there spirit in them any more, because of the children of Israel. Exodus 15:15 Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed; the mighty men of Moab, trembling shall take hold upon them; all the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away. Jump to Previous Country Delivered Hand Hands Inhabitants Joshua Melt Melting Moreover Surely Surety Water WholeJump to Next Country Delivered Hand Hands Inhabitants Joshua Melt Melting Moreover Surely Surety Water WholeJoshua 2 1. Rahab receives and conceals the two spies sent from Shittim8. The covenant between her and them 23. Their return and description of events The LORD has surely delivered the entire land into our hands, This phrase reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites regarding the land of Canaan. It echoes the covenant God made with Abraham in Genesis 15:18-21, where He promised to give his descendants the land. The use of "surely delivered" indicates a certainty and divine assurance, emphasizing God's sovereignty and faithfulness. This statement is made by the spies sent by Joshua, who have witnessed firsthand the fear among the Canaanites, confirming God's intervention and the impending conquest. The phrase also prefigures the ultimate victory believers have in Christ, as seen in Romans 8:37, where believers are described as "more than conquerors." they said to Joshua. Indeed, all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of us. Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of the Israelites after Moses, tasked with leading the people into the Promised Land. 2. The Spies Two men sent by Joshua to scout the land of Jericho and assess the situation. 3. The LORD The covenant God of Israel, who promised the land to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 4. The Land Refers to Canaan, the Promised Land that God vowed to give to the Israelites. 5. The Inhabitants of the Land The people living in Canaan, who were fearful of the Israelites due to the LORD's reputation. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessThe LORD's promise to deliver the land is being fulfilled, demonstrating His faithfulness to His covenant. The Power of God's Reputation The fear of the LORD among the Canaanites shows the power of God's reputation and His ability to prepare the way for His people. Courage in God's Promises The Israelites can move forward with confidence, knowing that God has already gone before them. The Role of Faith and Obedience The spies' report encourages faith and obedience in God's plan, reminding us to trust in His promises even when facing daunting challenges. The Impact of Testimony The testimony of God's past deeds instills fear in His enemies and faith in His people, emphasizing the importance of sharing what God has done. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 2:24?2. How does Joshua 2:24 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What can we learn about God's sovereignty from Joshua 2:24? 4. How does Joshua 2:24 connect with God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:7? 5. In what ways can we trust God like the Israelites in Joshua 2:24? 6. How can Joshua 2:24 inspire us to face challenges with faith today? 7. How does Joshua 2:24 demonstrate God's sovereignty in delivering the Promised Land to Israel? 8. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Joshua 2:24? 9. How does the faith of the spies in Joshua 2:24 challenge modern Christian belief? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 2? 11. What does the Bible mention about hornets? 12. In 2 Samuel 21:5-6, why does David permit the execution of Saul's descendants if Deuteronomy 24:16 forbids punishing children for a parent's wrongdoing? 13. Judges 2:1 mentions an angel of the LORD appearing; is there any historical or archaeological evidence for such an event or being? 14. Joshua 24:14-15 - How does this pledge to exclusively serve the Lord reconcile with the later biblical narratives showing continued idolatry in Israel? What Does Joshua 2:24 Mean The LORD- The spies begin with God’s covenant name, affirming that victory is rooted in His character, not Israel’s prowess (Exodus 3:14; Deuteronomy 7:9). - Rahab had already testified, “the LORD your God is God in heaven above and on earth below” (Joshua 2:11), so the spies echo her confession. - By naming the LORD first, they anchor their report in the unchanging faithfulness that brought them out of Egypt (Exodus 6:7) and through the wilderness (Deuteronomy 1:30-31). has surely delivered - The verb is stated as a completed fact; faith speaks of future conquests as present realities (Joshua 6:2; Deuteronomy 2:31). - God had promised, “I will send My terror before you and throw into confusion all the people” (Exodus 23:27), so the spies simply agree with what He already declared. - Practical take-away: when God promises, His people act as though it is already done—obedience follows assurance, not uncertainty (Hebrews 11:1; Romans 4:21). the entire land - Not a portion but “from the wilderness to the Euphrates” (Genesis 15:18; Deuteronomy 11:24). - God’s scope is always bigger than human calculation; He intends total fulfillment of every covenant inch (Joshua 21:45). - This broad vision fuels courage for each specific battle—Jericho, Ai, the southern and northern coalitions—because the outcome is settled in advance. into our hands - The phrase personalizes God’s promise: He does the delivering, yet Israel must take hold (Joshua 1:3-6). - Past victories support this confidence—Amorites east of the Jordan were “delivered… into our hands” already (Deuteronomy 2:36). - For believers today, the principle remains: divine sovereignty does not cancel human responsibility; it empowers it (Philippians 2:12-13). they said to Joshua - Unlike the unbelieving majority in Numbers 13-14, these two spies build up their leader with a faith-filled report. - Their words unite the camp around God’s agenda, mirroring the earlier pledge, “All that you command us we will do” (Joshua 1:16-18). - Healthy leadership thrives on courageous testimony; shared confidence strengthens collective obedience (1 Thessalonians 5:11). Indeed, all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of us - Rahab confirmed, “I know that the LORD has given you this land… all the inhabitants… melt in fear before you” (Joshua 2:9-10). - This fulfills earlier prophecies: “Terror and dread shall fall upon them” (Exodus 15:15-16); “I will put the dread and fear of you upon the nations” (Deuteronomy 2:25). - God’s reputation precedes His people, turning enemy hearts to water (Joshua 5:1). Such fear is not due to Israel’s might but to God’s demonstrated power—plagues, Red Sea, wilderness victories—reminding us that spiritual battles are won by His presence, not intimidation (Ephesians 6:10-12). summary Joshua 2:24 showcases faith that takes God at His word. The spies focus first on the LORD, speak of His promise as already accomplished, embrace the totality of the inheritance, and encourage their leader with a united, confident report. God’s prior acts have sent dread into Canaan’s hearts, proving that the victory is His gift, awaiting Israel’s obedient steps. Living Scripture literally, we too can walk forward in assurance that every promise God has spoken is certain, comprehensive, and meant to be personally possessed. (24) The Lord hath delivered.--Observe the entirely satisfactory effect of this mission, and compare what was said on Joshua 2:1.Verse 24. - For even all the inhabitants of the country do faint because of us. "[For even" is literally "and also." As Keil remarks, this information concerning the feelings of the Canaanites was the one great thing they had been sent out to discover.
Hebrew “The LORDיְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has surely כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction delivered נָתַ֧ן (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set the entire כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every land הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land into our hands,” בְּיָדֵ֖נוּ (bə·yā·ḏê·nū) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common plural Strong's 3027: A hand they said וַיֹּאמְרוּ֙ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Joshua. יְהוֹשֻׁ֔עַ (yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3091: Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites “Indeed, וְגַם־ (wə·ḡam-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the inhabitants יֹשְׁבֵ֥י (yō·šə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of the land הָאָ֖רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land are melting in fear נָמֹ֛גוּ (nā·mō·ḡū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 4127: To melt of us.” מִפָּנֵֽינוּ׃ (mip·pā·nê·nū) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 6440: The face Links Joshua 2:24 NIVJoshua 2:24 NLT Joshua 2:24 ESV Joshua 2:24 NASB Joshua 2:24 KJV Joshua 2:24 BibleApps.com Joshua 2:24 Biblia Paralela Joshua 2:24 Chinese Bible Joshua 2:24 French Bible Joshua 2:24 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 2:24 They said to Joshua Truly Yahweh has (Josh. Jos) |
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