6:22-25
The two spies were the ones who would know best where Rahab’s house was and how to get there, so they were sent to get her and her household. The entire family was brought out and put in a place outside the Israeli camp. The whole city was burned, except the precious metals that were brought into the Lord’s treasury. Rahab lived among the Israelites. “To this day” implies that this was written within the lifetime of Rahab, so not too many years after the events. What are the implications of all this for today? One is that the world and its inhabitants are heading towards destruction. The other is that anyone who repents and believes will be saved and will be part of God’s people.
6:26,27
After the taking of Jericho, Joshua pronounced a solemn oath over Jericho. It was to remain as a ruin. So it would serve as a reminder to all the people. If anyone did try to rebuild it, then they would suffer severe consequences. This curse was fulfilled in 1 Kings 16:34. The events demonstrated that the Lord was with Joshua, and his renown spread throughout the land.
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