Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Joshua said to the two men who had spied out the land, “Go into the prostitute’s house and bring her out and all who belong to her, in accordance with your oath to her.” New Living Translation Meanwhile, Joshua said to the two spies, “Keep your promise. Go to the prostitute’s house and bring her out, along with all her family.” English Standard Version But to the two men who had spied out the land, Joshua said, “Go into the prostitute’s house and bring out from there the woman and all who belong to her, as you swore to her.” Berean Standard Bible Meanwhile, Joshua told the two men who had spied out the land, “Go into the house of the prostitute and bring out the woman and all who are with her, just as you promised her.” Berean Literal Bible And to the two men who had spied out the country, Joshua had said, “Go into the house of the woman, the prostitute, and bring out from there the woman and all that is unto her, as you⁺ swore to her.” King James Bible But Joshua had said unto the two men that had spied out the country, Go into the harlot's house, and bring out thence the woman, and all that she hath, as ye sware unto her. New King James Version But Joshua had said to the two men who had spied out the country, “Go into the harlot’s house, and from there bring out the woman and all that she has, as you swore to her.” New American Standard Bible And Joshua said to the two men who had spied out the land, “Go into the prostitute’s house and bring the woman and all she has out of there, just as you have sworn to her.” NASB 1995 Joshua said to the two men who had spied out the land, “Go into the harlot’s house and bring the woman and all she has out of there, as you have sworn to her.” NASB 1977 And Joshua said to the two men who had spied out the land, “Go into the harlot’s house and bring the woman and all she has out of there, as you have sworn to her.” Legacy Standard Bible Now to the two men who had spied out the land, Joshua said, “Go into the harlot’s house and bring the woman and all she has out of there, as you have sworn to her.” Amplified Bible But Joshua said to the two men who had spied out the land, “Go into the prostitute’s house and bring the woman and all that she has out of there, as you have sworn to her.” Berean Annotated Bible Meanwhile, Joshua (YHWH saves) told the two men who had spied out the land, “Go into the house of the prostitute and bring out the woman and all who are with her, just as you⁺ promised her. Christian Standard Bible Joshua said to the two men who had scouted the land, “Go to the prostitute’s house and bring the woman out of there, and all who are with her, just as you swore to her.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Joshua said to the two men who had scouted the land, “Go to the prostitute’s house and bring the woman out of there, and all who are with her, just as you promised her.” American Standard Version And Joshua said unto the two men that had spied out the land, Go into the harlot's house, and bring out thence the woman, and all that she hath, as ye sware unto her. English Revised Version And Joshua said unto the two men that had spied out the land, Go into the harlot's house, and bring out thence the woman, and all that she hath, as ye sware unto her. GOD'S WORD® Translation But Joshua said to the two spies, "Go to the prostitute's house. Bring the woman out, along with everything she has, as you swore you would do for her." Good News Translation Joshua then told the two men who had served as spies, "Go into the prostitute's house, and bring her and her family out, as you promised her." International Standard Version Joshua told the two men who had scouted the land, "Go into the prostitute's home and bring her out of it, along with everyone who is with her, just as you promised her." NET Bible Joshua told the two men who had spied on the land, "Enter the prostitute's house and bring out the woman and all who belong to her as you promised her." New Heart English Bible And Joshua said to the two young men who had spied out the land, "Go into the prostitute's house, and bring out from there the woman and all that she has, as you swore to her." Webster's Bible Translation But Joshua had said to the two men that spied out the country, Go into the harlot's house, and bring out thence the woman, and all that she hath, as ye swore to her. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMeanwhile, Joshua told the two men who had spied out the land, “Go into the house of the prostitute and bring out the woman and all who are with her, just as you promised her.” World English Bible Joshua said to the two men who had spied out the land, “Go into the prostitute’s house, and bring the woman and all that she has out from there, as you swore to her.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Joshua said to the two men who are spying out the land, “Go into the house of the woman, the harlot, and bring out the woman from there, and all whom she has, as you have sworn to her.” Berean Literal Bible And to the two men who had spied out the country, Joshua had said, “Go into the house of the woman, the prostitute, and bring out from there the woman and all that is unto her, as you⁺ swore to her.” Young's Literal Translation And to the two men who are spying the land Joshua said, 'Go into the house of the woman, the harlot, and bring out thence the woman, and all whom she hath, as ye have sworn to her.' Smith's Literal Translation And to the two men spying the land Joshua said, Go in to the house of the woman, the harlot, and bring forth from thence the woman and all which is to her, as ye sware to her. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut Josue said to the two men that had been sent for spies: Go into the harlot's house, and bring her out, and all things that are hers, as you assured her by oath. Catholic Public Domain Version But Joshua said to the two men who had been sent to explore, “Enter the house of the harlot woman, and bring her out, and all the things that are hers, just as you assured her by oath.” New American Bible To the two men who had spied out the land, Joshua said, “Go into the prostitute’s house and bring out the woman with all her family, as you swore to her you would do.” New Revised Standard Version Joshua said to the two men who had spied out the land, “Go into the prostitute’s house, and bring the woman out of it and all who belong to her, as you swore to her.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut Joshua said to the two men who had spied out the country, Go into the harlot's house, and bring out from there the woman and all that she has, as you swore to her. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yeshua said to those two men who spied out the land: “Enter the house of that harlot woman and send her out from there, the woman and everything that she has, just as you swore to her” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Joshua said unto the two men that had spied out the land: 'Go into the harlot's house, and bring out thence the woman, and all that she hath, as ye swore unto her.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joshua said to the two young men who had acted a spies, Go into the house of the woman, and bring her out thence, and all that she has. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Walls of Jericho…21At the edge of the sword they devoted to destruction everything in the city—man and woman, young and old, oxen, sheep, and donkeys. 22Meanwhile, Joshua told the two men who had spied out the land, “Go into the house of the prostitute and bring out the woman and all who are with her, just as you promised her.” 23So the young spies went in and brought out Rahab, her father and mother and brothers, and all who belonged to her. They brought out her whole family and settled them outside the camp of Israel.… Cross References Meanwhile, Joshua told the two men who had spied out the land, Joshua 2:23-24 Then 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. / “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.” Numbers 13:17-20 When Moses sent them to spy out the land of Canaan, he told them, “Go up through the Negev and into the hill country. / See what the land is like and whether its people are strong or weak, few or many. / Is the land where they live good or bad? Are the cities where they dwell open camps or fortifications? … Deuteronomy 1:22-25 Then all of you approached me and said, “Let us send men ahead of us to search out the land and bring us word of what route to follow and which cities to enter.” / The plan seemed good to me, so I selected twelve men from among you, one from each tribe. / They left and went up into the hill country, and came to the Valley of Eshcol and spied out the land. … “Go into the house of the prostitute Joshua 2:1 Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim, saying, “Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. 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? and bring out the woman and all who are with her, Joshua 2:18-19 unless, when we enter the land, you have tied this scarlet cord in the window through which you let us down, and unless you have brought your father and mother and brothers and all your family into your house. / If anyone goes out the door of your house into the street, his blood will be on his own head, and we will be innocent. But if a hand is laid on anyone with you in the house, his blood will be on our heads. Genesis 19:15-16 At daybreak the angels hurried Lot along, saying, “Get up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away in the punishment of the city.” / But when Lot hesitated, the men grabbed his hand and the hands of his wife and his two daughters. And they led them safely out of the city, because of the LORD’s compassion for them. Exodus 12:21-23 Then Moses summoned all the elders of Israel and told them, “Go at once and select for yourselves a lamb for each family, and slaughter the Passover lamb. / Take a cluster of hyssop, dip it into the blood in the basin, and brush the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe. None of you shall go out the door of his house until morning. / When the LORD passes through to strike down the Egyptians, He will see the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe and will pass over that doorway; so He will not allow the destroyer to enter your houses and strike you down. just as you promised her.” Joshua 2:12-14 Now therefore, please swear to me by the LORD that you will indeed show kindness to my family, because I showed kindness to you. Give me a sure sign / that you will spare the lives of my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and all who belong to them, and that you will deliver us from death.” / “Our lives for your lives!” the men agreed. “If you do not report our mission, we will show you kindness and faithfulness when the LORD gives us the land.” Joshua 2:17-20 The men said to her, “We will not be bound by this oath you made us swear / unless, when we enter the land, you have tied this scarlet cord in the window through which you let us down, and unless you have brought your father and mother and brothers and all your family into your house. / If anyone goes out the door of your house into the street, his blood will be on his own head, and we will be innocent. But if a hand is laid on anyone with you in the house, his blood will be on our heads. … Numbers 30:2 If a man makes a vow to the LORD or swears an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word; he must do everything he has promised. Matthew 1:5 Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, Luke 7:50 And Jesus told the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” Acts 16:31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.” Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Treasury of Scripture But Joshua had said to the two men that had spied out the country, Go into the harlot's house, and bring out there the woman, and all that she has, as you swore to her. Joshua Joshua 6:17 And the city shall be accursed, even it, and all that are therein, to the LORD: only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all that are with her in the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent. Joshua 2:1 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. as ye sware unto her Joshua 2:12-14,17-20 Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the LORD, since I have shewed you kindness, that ye will also shew kindness unto my father's house, and give me a true token: … Joshua 9:15,18-20 And Joshua made peace with them, and made a league with them, to let them live: and the princes of the congregation sware unto them… 2 Samuel 21:2,7 And the king called the Gibeonites, and said unto them; (now the Gibeonites were not of the children of Israel, but of the remnant of the Amorites; and the children of Israel had sworn unto them: and Saul sought to slay them in his zeal to the children of Israel and Judah.) … Jump to Previous Accordance Belong Country Harlot Harlot's House Joshua Loose Oath Prostitute's Search Spied Spying Sware Swore Sworn ThenceJump to Next Accordance Belong Country Harlot Harlot's House Joshua Loose Oath Prostitute's Search Spied Spying Sware Swore Sworn ThenceJoshua 6 1. Jericho is shut up2. God instructs Joshua how to beseige it 12. The city is composed 17. It is accursed 20. The walls fall down 22. Rahab is saved 26. The builder of Jericho is cursed Meanwhile, Joshua told the two men who had spied out the land This phrase refers to the two spies sent by Joshua in Joshua 2:1. Their mission was to gather intelligence on Jericho, a key city in the conquest of Canaan. The spies' successful mission was crucial for Israel's strategy. The act of sending spies shows Joshua's wisdom and military acumen, reflecting a pattern seen in Numbers 13 when Moses sent spies into Canaan. This also highlights the continuity of leadership from Moses to Joshua. “Go into the house of the prostitute and bring out the woman and all who are with her just as you promised her.” Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of the Israelites, successor to Moses, who led the Israelites into the Promised Land. He is a central figure in the conquest of Jericho. 2. The Two Spies These were the men sent by Joshua to scout out Jericho. They had previously stayed at Rahab's house and promised her safety in return for her help. 3. Rahab A Canaanite prostitute living in Jericho who hid the Israelite spies and was promised protection for her and her family during the conquest. 4. Jericho A fortified city in Canaan, the first city conquered by the Israelites as they entered the Promised Land. 5. The Promise The agreement made between Rahab and the spies, ensuring her safety due to her faith and assistance. Teaching Points Faith and ActionRahab's account illustrates the importance of faith accompanied by action. Her belief in the God of Israel led her to act courageously, which resulted in her salvation. God's Faithfulness The fulfillment of the spies' promise to Rahab demonstrates God's faithfulness in keeping His promises through His people. Inclusivity of God's Plan Rahab, a non-Israelite and a prostitute, is included in God's redemptive plan, showing that God's grace extends beyond cultural and moral boundaries. The Power of a Promise The spies' commitment to Rahab underscores the importance of keeping one's word, reflecting God's own faithfulness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 6:22?2. How does Joshua 6:22 demonstrate God's faithfulness to Rahab's family? 3. What role did obedience play in the spies' actions in Joshua 6:22? 4. How can we apply the principle of honoring promises in our daily lives? 5. What other biblical examples show God's protection for those who trust Him? 6. How does Rahab's story in Joshua 6:22 inspire us to trust God's plan? 7. How does Joshua 6:22 demonstrate God's faithfulness to those who trust in Him? 8. Why were Rahab and her family spared according to Joshua 6:22? 9. What does Joshua 6:22 reveal about God's mercy and justice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 6? 11. How can the compassionate approach to accidental killers in Joshua 20 be reconciled with the violent conquests described earlier, such as in Joshua 6? 12. How does the absolute obedience in Joshua 11:12–15 align with prior instructions about sparing certain peoples? 13. What is Jericho's significance in the Bible? 14. If God loves everyone, why does He command the Israelites to kill entire populations, including women and children (Joshua 6:21)? What Does Joshua 6:22 Mean Meanwhile, Joshua told the two men who had spied out the land• Joshua, the new leader who took over after Moses (Joshua 1:1-9), acts decisively in the heat of battle. • The two spies—first introduced in Joshua 2:1—had already proven faithful; Joshua trusts them with a sensitive rescue mission. • God often uses prior obedience as a platform for new assignments (cf. Luke 16:10). • Jericho’s walls are collapsing (Joshua 6:20), yet Joshua remembers a promise given days earlier—reminding us that God’s plans never overlook individuals in the midst of big events (Hebrews 11:30-31). Go into the house of the prostitute • Rahab is still identified by her past, yet grace transforms that past into testimony (Matthew 1:5). • The command requires entering a place once associated with sin; redemption goes where darkness once ruled (Luke 5:30-32). • Her house, built into the wall (Joshua 2:15), is now the only safe spot in a city under judgment—picturing how refuge is found where God extends mercy (Psalm 46:1). and bring out the woman and all who are with her • The rescue extends beyond Rahab to “all who are with her,” echoing God’s heart for household salvation (Acts 16:31). • Rahab’s scarlet cord (Joshua 2:18-19) already marked her family for deliverance, much like the Passover blood protected Israelite homes (Exodus 12:13). • In a moment of wrath against Jericho, God showcases mercy; He is “not willing that any should perish” (2 Peter 3:9). • Practical obedience matters: the spies must physically lead each person to safety, reminding us that faith acts on God’s promises (James 2:25). just as you promised her • The covenant was sealed in Joshua 2:12-14; keeping it now displays integrity. • Scripture stresses the seriousness of vows (Numbers 30:2; Psalm 15:4). • Joshua’s faithfulness mirrors God’s own; when His people honor their word, they reflect His character (Matthew 5:37). • Rahab’s trust is vindicated. Human promises kept under God’s authority become vehicles for His larger redemptive plan. summary Joshua 6:22 highlights God’s precise faithfulness amid sweeping judgment. While Jericho crumbles, He remembers one believing woman and her household. Joshua commissions the very spies Rahab once protected, showing how earlier faithfulness is rewarded. Entering the “house of the prostitute,” they pull a family from destruction, demonstrating that salvation reaches into unlikely places. Finally, the fulfilled oath underscores that both God and His servants keep their promises. The verse calls believers to trust God’s mercy, honor their commitments, and participate in rescuing others, confident that no individual is forgotten when God brings victory. Verse 22. - Had said. Here we have an instance of the use of the perfect as a pluperfect. We can hardly suppose, as Keil observes, that Joshua gave these orders in the midst of the turmoil and confusion attendant on the sack of the city (see above, Joshua 1:11; Joshua 2:1). Go into the harlot's house. The preservation of Rahab's house must have been a part of the miracle, since it was upon the city wall (cf. Hebrews 11:30, 31).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Meanwhile, Joshuaיְהוֹשֻׁ֔עַ (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 told אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say the two וְלִשְׁנַ֨יִם (wə·liš·na·yim) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) men הָאֲנָשִׁ֜ים (hā·’ă·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 582: Man, mankind who had spied out הַֽמְרַגְּלִ֤ים (ham·rag·gə·lîm) Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7270: To walk along, to reconnoiter, to be a, tale-bearer, to lead about the land, הָאָ֙רֶץ֙ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land “Go into בֹּ֖אוּ (bō·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go the house בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the prostitute הַזּוֹנָ֑ה (haz·zō·w·nāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2181: To commit adultery, to commit idolatry and bring out וְהוֹצִ֨יאוּ (wə·hō·w·ṣî·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim the woman הָאִשָּׁ֣ה (hā·’iš·šāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who are with her, אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that just as כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you promised her.” נִשְׁבַּעְתֶּ֖ם (niš·ba‘·tem) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 7650: To seven oneself, swear Links Joshua 6:22 NIVJoshua 6:22 NLT Joshua 6:22 ESV Joshua 6:22 NASB Joshua 6:22 KJV Joshua 6:22 BibleApps.com Joshua 6:22 Biblia Paralela Joshua 6:22 Chinese Bible Joshua 6:22 French Bible Joshua 6:22 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 6:22 Joshua said to the two men who (Josh. 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