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Rahab
Rahab was a prostitute in Jericho who hid the Israelite spies and helped them escape. In return, she and her family were spared when Jericho fell. She is praised in the New Testament for her faith and is listed in the genealogy of Jesus Christ.
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Hiding Spiesc. 1406 BC
JerichoRahab hides Israelite spies and confesses faith in their God.
JOS 2:1-14Covenantc. 1406 BC
CanaanRahab receives promise of safety for her family, marked by a scarlet cord.
JOS 2:15-21
Events in the life of Rahab
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