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Joshua 6:25

Joshua 6:25
And Joshua saved Rahab the harlot alive, and her father's household, and all that she had; and she dwelleth in Israel even unto this day; because she hid the messengers, which Joshua sent to spy out Jericho.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Joshua saved Rahab the harlot alive,.... From perishing by the sword, as the rest of the inhabitants did. Kimchi…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Even unto this day - These words are rightly noted as implying that the narrative was written not long after the…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

And she dwelleth in Israel even unto this day - This is one proof that the book was written in the time to which it is…

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

she dwelleth in Israel These words do not necessarilyimply that she was alive at the time the Book of Joshua was…