Joshua 2:16

The mountain. The site of ancient Jericho is situated near the western edge of the valley, here some 14 miles wide, and the only “mountain” nearby is to the west. In that direction, but a mile from Jericho, rise the hills that form what is known as the Wilderness of Judah. The nearest ridge is so high that long before evening it casts a shadow on the city. In this mountainous area are many caves, and here the spies might have fled and been safe until the searchers returned. Then, at night, they might safely have made their way to their camp at Shittim.