Joshua 6:23

Without the camp. Rahab was left for some time without the camp, no doubt to prepare herself for admission as a proselyte. In due time she was admitted into the congregation of Israel, presumably after she and her kindred had been instructed in the religion of Jehovah and had purified themselves from their heathen ways and beliefs. She probably became the wife of Salmon, prince of Judah, and the mother of Boaz, and thus one of the ancestors of our Saviour (see on Matt. 1:5). What a blessed privilege awaits those who by faith join themselves to the people of God How wonderful to know that the gospel of Jesus Christ transcends even the most unfavorable heredity and environment “Whosoever will,” of any color or race, or station in life, may partake of the glorious privileges of sonship.