Rahab's Journey Map

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Rahab's Journey Map

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Rahab hides the spies
Joshua 2:1

And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there. {sent: or, had sent} {lodged: Heb. lay}

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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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Journey Timeline

  1. Hiding Spiesc. 1406 BC

    Jericho

    Rahab hides Israelite spies and confesses faith in their God.

    JOS 2:1-14
  2. Covenantc. 1406 BC

    Canaan

    Rahab receives promise of safety for her family, marked by a scarlet cord.

    JOS 2:15-21
  3. Salvationc. 1406 BC

    Canaan

    Rahab and her family are saved when Jericho falls.

    JOS 6:22-25
  4. Integrationc. 1400 BC

    Galilee

    Rahab marries Salmon and becomes an ancestor of David and Jesus.

    MAT 1:5

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