Joshua 2:5 Meaning and Explanation
“And it came to pass about the time of shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out: whither the men went I wot not: pursue after them quickly; for ye shall overtake them.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Rahab sends the pursuers off in the wrong direction, claiming the spies left at dusk before the gate closed.
What Does Joshua 2:5 Mean?
As darkness falls and the city gate is about to shut, Rahab tells the messengers the men have already slipped out and urges a quick pursuit. The detail of the closing gate adds urgency, sending the search party racing into the night toward the Jordan.
Rahab risks everything to guard the lives entrusted to her care. Her words turn the pursuers away from the very roof where the spies lie hidden. Throughout Scripture God shields His servants in unexpected ways, often through the brave action of one person willing to stand in harm's way for others.
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What does Joshua 2:5 mean?
Rahab sends the pursuers off in the wrong direction, claiming the spies left at dusk before the gate closed.