Joshua 2:15

15 So she let them down by a rope through the window, for the house she lived in was part of the city wall.

Joshua 2:15 in Other Translations

KJV
15 Then she let them down by a cord through the window: for her house was upon the town wall, and she dwelt upon the wall.
ESV
15 Then she let them down by a rope through the window, for her house was built into the city wall, so that she lived in the wall.
NLT
15 Then, since Rahab’s house was built into the town wall, she let them down by a rope through the window.
MSG
15 She lowered them down out a window with a rope because her house was on the city wall to the outside.
CSB
15 Then she let them down by a rope through the window, since she lived in a house that was [built] into the wall of the city.

Joshua 2:15 In-Context

13 that you will spare the lives of my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and all who belong to them—and that you will save us from death.”
14 “Our lives for your lives!” the men assured her. “If you don’t tell what we are doing, we will treat you kindly and faithfully when the LORD gives us the land.”
15 So she let them down by a rope through the window, for the house she lived in was part of the city wall.
16 She said to them, “Go to the hills so the pursuers will not find you. Hide yourselves there three days until they return, and then go on your way.”
17 Now the men had said to her, “This oath you made us swear will not be binding on us

Cross References 2

  • 1. Jeremiah 38:6,11
  • 2. ver 18,21; Genesis 26:8; Judges 5:28; 1 Samuel 19:12; Acts 9:25
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