Joshua 6:23
“And the young men that were spies went in, and brought out Rahab, and her father, and her mother, and her brethren, and all that she had; and they brought out all her kindred, and left them without the camp of Israel.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the young men that were spies went in, and brought out Rahab,.... Not only went into the city, but into Rahab's…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The part of the wall adjoining Rahab’s house had not fallen along with the rest. Rahab and “all that she had,” i. e.,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Brought out Rahab, and her father, etc. - Rahab having been faithful to her vow of secrecy, the Israelites were bound by…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Joshua 6:17-27
The people had religiously observed the orders given them concerning the besieging of Jericho, and now at length Joshua…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the young men Vulg. juvenes. Comp. Gen 22:3, "And Abraham rose up early … and took twoof his young menwith him;" Jdg…
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