Topical Encyclopedia In biblical times, city walls were not only defensive structures but also played a significant role in various narratives, particularly in the context of individuals being let down from them. These accounts highlight themes of divine intervention, protection, and the fulfillment of God's purposes.Rahab and the Spies (Joshua 2:15) One of the earliest and most notable instances of individuals being let down from city walls is found in the account of Rahab in the Book of Joshua. Rahab, a resident of Jericho, provided shelter to two Israelite spies sent by Joshua to scout the city. Recognizing the power of the God of Israel, Rahab sought to protect the spies from the king's men. In return for her kindness and faith, the spies promised her safety when the Israelites would conquer Jericho. To facilitate their escape, Rahab let the spies down by a rope through the window of her house, which was built into the city wall. This act of faith and courage is recorded in Joshua 2:15: "Then she let them down by a rope through the window, for her house was in the wall of the city, and she lived in the wall." David's Escape from Saul (1 Samuel 19:12) Another significant account involves David, who was pursued by King Saul. In 1 Samuel 19, Saul's jealousy and fear of David's rising popularity led him to seek David's life. Michal, David's wife and Saul's daughter, helped David escape from their home in Gibeah. She let him down through a window, allowing him to flee and avoid capture. This event is described in 1 Samuel 19:12: "So Michal let David down through a window, and he fled and escaped." This act of deliverance was instrumental in preserving David's life, who was anointed by God to be the future king of Israel. Paul's Escape from Damascus (Acts 9:25) In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul, formerly known as Saul, experienced a dramatic conversion to Christianity. Following his conversion, Paul began preaching the gospel, which led to opposition and threats against his life. In Damascus, the Jews conspired to kill him, prompting the disciples to take action. They let Paul down through an opening in the city wall, lowering him in a basket to ensure his safe escape. This account is found in Acts 9:25: "But his disciples took him by night and lowered him in a basket through an opening in the wall." This escape was crucial for Paul's continued ministry and the spread of the gospel. These narratives of individuals being let down from city walls underscore the providence and protection of God in the lives of His people. Whether through the faith of Rahab, the loyalty of Michal, or the courage of Paul's disciples, these accounts reflect the divine orchestration of events to fulfill His purposes and safeguard His chosen servants. 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