Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version At dusk, when it was time to close the city gate, they left. I don’t know which way they went. Go after them quickly. You may catch up with them.” New Living Translation They left the town at dusk, as the gates were about to close. I don’t know where they went. If you hurry, you can probably catch up with them.” English Standard Version And when the gate was about to be closed at dark, the men went out. I do not know where the men went. Pursue them quickly, for you will overtake them.” Berean Standard Bible At dusk, when the gate was about to close, the men went out, and I do not know which way they went. Pursue them quickly, and you may catch them!” King James Bible And it came to pass about the time of shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out: whither the men went I wot not: pursue after them quickly; for ye shall overtake them. New King James Version And it happened as the gate was being shut, when it was dark, that the men went out. Where the men went I do not know; pursue them quickly, for you may overtake them.” New American Standard Bible It came about, when it was time to shut the gate at dark, that the men went out; I do not know where the men went. Pursue them quickly, for you will overtake them.” NASB 1995 “It came about when it was time to shut the gate at dark, that the men went out; I do not know where the men went. Pursue them quickly, for you will overtake them.” NASB 1977 “And it came about when it was time to shut the gate, at dark, that the men went out; I do not know where the men went. Pursue them quickly, for you will overtake them.” Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened when it was time to shut the gate at dark, that the men went out; I do not know where the men went. Pursue them quickly, for you may overtake them.” Amplified Bible When it was time to close the [city] gate at dark, the men left; I do not know where they went. Pursue them quickly, for [if you do] you will overtake them.” Christian Standard Bible At nightfall, when the city gate was about to close, the men went out, and I don’t know where they were going. Chase after them quickly, and you can catch up with them! ” Holman Christian Standard Bible At nightfall, when the gate was about to close, the men went out, and I don’t know where they were going. Chase after them quickly, and you can catch up with them!” American Standard Version and it came to pass about the time of the shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out; whither the men went I know not: pursue after them quickly; for ye will overtake them. English Revised Version and it came to pass about the time of the shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out: whither the men went I wot not: pursue after them quickly; for ye shall overtake them. GOD'S WORD® Translation When it was dark and the gate was just about to close, they left. I don't know where they went. If you hurry, you'll catch up with them." International Standard Version At dusk, when it was time to close the city gates, the men left. I don't know where the men went. Go after them quickly, and you might overtake them." Majority Standard Bible At dusk, when the gate was about to close, the men went out, and I do not know which way they went. Pursue them quickly, and you may catch them!? NET Bible When it was time to shut the city gate for the night, the men left. I don't know where they were heading. Chase after them quickly, for you have time to catch them!" New Heart English Bible It happened about the time of the shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out. Where the men went, I do not know. Pursue them quickly; for you will overtake them." Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass about the time of shutting the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out: whither the men went, I know not: pursue after them quickly; for ye will overtake them. World English Bible About the time of the shutting of the gate, when it was dark, the men went out. Where the men went, I don’t know. Pursue them quickly. You may catch up with them.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand it comes to pass—the gate is to [be] shut—in the dark, and the men have gone out; I have not known to where the men have gone; pursue, hurry after them, for you overtake them”; Young's Literal Translation and it cometh to pass -- the gate is to be shut -- in the dark, and the men have gone out; I have not known whither the men have gone; pursue ye, hasten after them, for ye overtake them;' Smith's Literal Translation And it will be for the shutting the gate in darkness, and the men went forth, and I knew not whither the men went; pursue quickly after them, for ye shall overtake them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd at the time of shutting the gate in the dark, they also went out together. I know not whither they are gone: pursue after them quickly, and you will overtake them. Catholic Public Domain Version And when the gate was closed, they went out together in the darkness. I do not know where they have gone. Pursue them quickly, and you will overtake them.” New American Bible At dark, when it was time to close the gate, they left, and I do not know where they went. You will have to pursue them quickly to overtake them.” New Revised Standard Version And when it was time to close the gate at dark, the men went out. Where the men went I do not know. Pursue them quickly, for you can overtake them.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it came to pass about the time of the shutting of the gate, when it was dark, they went out; and I did not know where they went. Pursue them quickly; for you will overtake them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when it was time when the gate is shut in the evening, they went out by themselves and I do not know where they went. Go out quickly after them because you will overtake them.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and it came to pass about the time of the shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out; whither the men went I know not; pursue after them quickly; for ye shall overtake them.' Brenton Septuagint Translation but when the gate was shut in the evening, the men went out; I know not whither they are gone: follow after them, if ye may overtake them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Rahab Welcomes the Spies…4But the woman had taken the two men and hidden them. So she said, “Yes, the men did come to me, but I did not know where they had come from. 5At dusk, when the gate was about to close, the men went out, and I do not know which way they went. Pursue them quickly, and you may catch them!” 6(But Rahab had taken them up to the roof and hidden them among the stalks of flax that she had laid out there.)… Cross References 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? Exodus 1:19 The midwives answered Pharaoh, “The Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women, for they are vigorous and give birth before a midwife arrives.” 1 Kings 2:42-43 the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Did I not make you swear by the LORD and warn you, ‘On the day you leave and go elsewhere, know for sure that you will die’? And you told me, ‘The sentence is fair; I will comply.’ / So why have you not kept your oath to the LORD and the command that I gave you?” 2 Samuel 17:20 When Absalom’s servants came to the woman at the house, they asked, “Where are Ahimaaz and Jonathan?” “They have crossed over the brook,” she replied. The men searched but did not find them, so they returned to Jerusalem. Matthew 21:31-32 Which of the two did the will of his father?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you. / For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him. Acts 9:25 One night, however, his disciples took him and lowered him in a basket through a window in the wall. 1 Samuel 19:11-12 Then Saul sent messengers to David’s house to watch him and kill him in the morning. But David’s wife Michal warned him, “If you do not run for your life tonight, tomorrow you will be dead!” / So Michal lowered David from the window, and he ran away and escaped. 2 Corinthians 11:32-33 In Damascus, the governor under King Aretas secured the city of the Damascenes in order to arrest me. / But I was lowered in a basket through a window in the wall and escaped his grasp. Judges 4:17-21 Meanwhile, Sisera had fled on foot to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, because there was peace between Jabin king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. / Jael went out to greet Sisera and said to him, “Come in, my lord. Come in with me. Do not be afraid.” So he entered her tent, and she covered him with a blanket. / Sisera said to her, “Please give me a little water to drink, for I am thirsty.” So she opened a container of milk, gave him a drink, and covered him again. ... 1 Kings 20:33-34 Now the men were looking for a sign of hope, and they quickly grasped at this word and replied, “Yes, your brother Ben-hadad.” “Go and get him!” said the king. Then Ben-hadad came out, and Ahab had him come up into his chariot. / Ben-hadad said to him, “I will restore the cities my father took from your father; you may set up your own marketplaces in Damascus, as my father did in Samaria.” “By this treaty I release you,” Ahab replied. So he made a treaty with him and sent him away. Genesis 19:5-8 They called out to Lot, saying, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Send them out to us so we can have relations with them!” / Lot went outside to meet them, shutting the door behind him. / “Please, my brothers,” he pleaded, “don’t do such a wicked thing! ... Acts 17:10 As soon as night had fallen, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went into the Jewish synagogue. Matthew 10:23 When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next. Truly I tell you, you will not reach all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes. 1 Kings 18:4 for when Jezebel had slaughtered the prophets of the LORD, Obadiah had taken a hundred prophets and hidden them, fifty men per cave, providing them with food and water.) Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass about the time of shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out: where the men went I know not: pursue after them quickly; for you shall overtake them. of shutting Joshua 2:7 And the men pursued after them the way to Jordan unto the fords: and as soon as they which pursued after them were gone out, they shut the gate. Nehemiah 13:19 And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of my servants set I at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day. Isaiah 60:11 Therefore thy gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and that their kings may be brought. the men went out Jeremiah 50:20 In those days, and in that time, saith the LORD, the iniquity of Israel shall be sought for, and there shall be none; and the sins of Judah, and they shall not be found: for I will pardon them whom I reserve. Romans 3:7,8 For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie unto his glory; why yet am I also judged as a sinner? … Jump to Previous Catch City Close Closed Dark Doors Dusk Hasten Overtake Pursue Quickly Shut Shutting Time Way Whither WotJump to Next Catch City Close Closed Dark Doors Dusk Hasten Overtake Pursue Quickly Shut Shutting Time Way Whither WotJoshua 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 At dusk This phrase indicates the time of day when the events occurred. Dusk, or twilight, was a significant time in ancient cultures, often associated with transitions and the closing of city gates for security. In biblical symbolism, dusk can represent a time of decision or change, as seen in other scriptures like Genesis 24:63, where Isaac went out to meditate in the field at evening. when the gate was about to close the men went out and I do not know which way they went Pursue them quickly and you may catch them! Persons / Places / Events 1. RahabA Canaanite woman living in Jericho, known for her role in hiding the Israelite spies. Her actions demonstrate faith and courage, and she is later mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus. 2. Israelite Spies Sent by Joshua to scout the land of Jericho. Their mission was crucial for the Israelites' conquest of the Promised Land. 3. Jericho A fortified city in Canaan, significant for its strategic location and the miraculous victory that God would later provide to the Israelites. 4. City Gate The main entrance to Jericho, which was closed at dusk for security. The gate symbolizes both physical and spiritual barriers. 5. Pursuers The men of Jericho who were sent to capture the spies. Their pursuit represents the opposition faced by God's people. Teaching Points Faith in ActionRahab's decision to hide the spies was a bold act of faith. Believers are called to act on their faith, even when it involves risk or sacrifice. God's Sovereignty The events in Jericho demonstrate God's control over circumstances. Trusting in God's plan is essential, even when the outcome is uncertain. Courage in the Face of Danger Rahab's courage is a model for Christians facing opposition. Standing firm in faith requires bravery and reliance on God's strength. The Importance of Timing The closing of the city gate at dusk signifies the importance of timing in God's plan. Believers should be attentive to God's timing in their lives. Redemption and Inclusion Rahab's inclusion in the lineage of Christ shows that God's grace extends to all, regardless of past sins or background. This encourages believers to embrace and share the gospel with everyone.Verse 5. - I wot not. Much has Been said about Rahab's falsehood which is little to the point. The sacred historian simply narrates the fact, and makes no comment whatever upon it. But the fact that Rahab afterwards became the wife of Salmon, a prince of the tribe of Judah, as the genealogy in St. Matthew informs us (though Knobel denies this, asserting that between Joshua and David there were more than three generations, forgetting that Boaz, when he married Ruth, was an old man, see Ruth 3:10), shows that neither her falsehood nor her mode of life excited much disapprobation among the Jews. Nor need this surprise us. There is no need, with Keil, to repudiate energetically the assertion of Hauff that the author of this Book regarded Rahab's deception as not only allowable, but praiseworthy, any more than we need scruple to confess that Jael's base treachery met with the approval of Deborah and Barak. The tone of feeling in Jewish society in Rahab's day must have differed enormously in many respects from what obtains in our own time, in the light of the dispensation of the Spirit. We may take, as an instance of what that tone of feeling was, even before Israel had been corrupted by their sojourn in Egypt, the narrative in Genesis 38. And we may be sure that in a Phoenician city the tone was many degrees lower still. Rahab, therefore, was no doubt absolutely ignorant that there was any sin, either in her mode of living or in the lie she told to save the men's lives. She acted from a twofold motive, and her course, both of thought and action, was a most surprising instance of faith and insight, in one brought up as she had been. She not only followed an instinct of humanity, at a time when human life was thought of little value, in preserving the lives of the men who had sought shelter under her roof, but she could discern in the wonderful successes of Israel the hand of a higher power than that of the gods whom she had been brought up to worship. In her subsequent conduct she betrayed an affection for her kindred somewhat uncommon in persons situated similarly to herself. And we may be sure, from the fact that she was chosen to be a "mother in Israel," that she forsook the sins of her country and her education as soon as she came within the range of a higher light (see Hebrews 11:31 and James 2:25). From what has been said we may learn that, though Rahab's faith was "as a grain of mustard seed," her conduct showed that she possessed it; and in hers, as in every case, to walk by the light she had was a sure prelude to the possession of more. And as regards her departure from truth here, it must be shown, before she can be blamed, that she had any idea that truthfulness was a duty. Such a duty does not appear to have been clearly recognised until He who was Himself the truth came among men. "However the guilt of Rahab's falsehood may be extenuated, it seems best to admit nothing which may tend to explain it away. We are sure that God discriminated between what was good in her conduct and what was bad; rewarding the former, and pardoning the latter. Her views of the Divine law must have been exceedingly dim and contracted. A similar falsehood, told by those who enjoy the light of revelation, however laudable the motive, would of course deserve a much heavier censure" (Matthew Henry). So also Calvin in loc.," Vitium virtuti admistum non imputatur." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew At dusk,בַּחֹ֙שֶׁךְ֙ (ba·ḥō·šeḵ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2822: The dark, darkness, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness when the gate הַשַּׁ֜עַר (haš·ša·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate was וַיְהִ֨י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be about to close, לִסְגּ֗וֹר (lis·gō·wr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5462: To shut up, to surrender the men וְהָאֲנָשִׁ֣ים (wə·hā·’ă·nā·šîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person went out, יָצָ֔אוּ (yā·ṣā·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim and I do not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no know יָדַ֔עְתִּי (yā·ḏa‘·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3045: To know which way אָ֥נָה (’ā·nāh) Interrogative Strong's 575: Where?, whither?, when?, hither and thither they הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֑ים (hā·’ă·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person went. הָלְכ֖וּ (hā·lə·ḵū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk Pursue רִדְפ֥וּ (riḏ·p̄ū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7291: To pursue, chase, persecute them אַחֲרֵיהֶ֖ם (’a·ḥă·rê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 310: The hind or following part quickly, מַהֵ֛ר (ma·hêr) Adverb Strong's 4118: Hastening, speedy, swift and כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you may catch them!” תַשִּׂיגֽוּם׃ (ṯaś·śî·ḡūm) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | third person masculine plural Strong's 5381: To reach, overtake Links Joshua 2:5 NIVJoshua 2:5 NLT Joshua 2:5 ESV Joshua 2:5 NASB Joshua 2:5 KJV Joshua 2:5 BibleApps.com Joshua 2:5 Biblia Paralela Joshua 2:5 Chinese Bible Joshua 2:5 French Bible Joshua 2:5 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 2:5 It happened about the time (Josh. 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