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Joshua 2:14

King James Version (KJV)

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Joshua 2:14

Verse 14 of 24

Scripture focus

And the men answered her, Our life for yours, if ye utter not this our business. And it shall be, when the LORD hath given us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with thee.

Joshua 2:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Joshua 2:14

Theological / Devotional

Our life for yours. They pledged their lives as security for hers. Should they fail, she and her family would be slain.

This our business. Literally, “this our word,” here evidently a reference to the “true token” she had requested. Before giving it they sought assurance that she would keep secret the fact that Israel expected soon to take Jericho. Carelessness or duplicity on her part would release them from their pledge.

By SdaBc