Joshua 2:15
“Then she let them down by a cord through the window: for her house was upon the town wall, and she dwelt upon the wall.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then she let them down by a cord through the window,.... Which must be large, and the cord strong, as well as she…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Upon the town wall - The town wall probably formed the back wall of the house, and the window opened therefore into the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Then she let them down by a cord etc. - The natural place of this verse is after the first clause of Jos 2:21; for it is…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Joshua 2:8-21
The matter is here settled between Rahab and the spies respecting the service she was now to do for them, and the favour…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
she let them down by a cord Comp. the escape of St Paul from Damascus (Act 9:25).
her house was upon the town wall i.e.…
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