Key Figures — Joshua 2

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Joshua
Leader of Israel and commander sending spies into Jericho.
Joshua, as the leader of Israel, sends two spies to scout the land of Jericho, demonstrating strategic planning and reliance on God's promise to give them the land.
Related passages
- Joshua Chapter 1 (Joshua's commission as leader)
- Numbers Chapter 13 (Sending of the twelve spies by Moses)
Rahab
Protector of the Israelite spies and a key figure in the fall of Jericho.
Rahab, a resident of Jericho, hides the Israelite spies and secures a promise for her family's safety, demonstrating faith in the God of Israel.
Related passages
- Hebrews Chapter 11 (Rahab's faith commended)
- James Chapter 2 (Rahab's actions as an example of faith)
The Two Spies
Scouts sent by Joshua to gather intelligence on Jericho.
The two unnamed spies are sent by Joshua to assess the situation in Jericho, and they are protected by Rahab, which leads to a covenant for her safety.
Related passages
- Joshua Chapter 6 (The fall of Jericho and Rahab's salvation)

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