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Joshua 2:1-22
And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there…

Joshua 6:22-25
But Joshua had said unto the two men that had spied out the country, Go into the harlot's house, and bring out thence the woman, and all that she hath, as ye sware unto her…

Matthew 1:1,5
The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham…

believed not.

Hebrews 3:18
And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not?

1 Peter 2:8
And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence,even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.

1 Peter 3:20
Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.

she had.

Joshua 1:1
Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying,

Joshua 2:4
And the woman took the two men, and hid them, and said thus, There came men unto me, but I wist not whence theywere:

because she welcomed the spies in peace
Rahab's actions in welcoming the spies were a demonstration of her faith. She risked her life by hiding them and lying to the king's men, showing her allegiance to the God of Israel over her own people. This act of hospitality and protection was a tangible expression of her belief in God's power and promises. Her peaceful reception of the spies contrasts with the hostility of the rest of Jericho, highlighting her unique faith. This act is reminiscent of the biblical theme of hospitality, seen in stories like Abraham welcoming the angels inGenesis 18.

did not perish with those who were disobedient
Rahab's faith led to her salvation, both physically and spiritually. While the rest of Jericho perished due to their disobedience and unbelief, Rahab and her family were spared. This mirrors the biblical principle that faith leads to life, while disobedience leads to destruction. Her deliverance is a type of salvation offered through Jesus Christ, where faith in Him saves from eternal judgment. Rahab's story is a foreshadowing of the redemption available to all who believe, regardless of their past.

with those who were disobedient
The people of Jericho were disobedient because they did not heed the warnings of God's impending judgment. Their destruction serves as a warning of the consequences of unbelief and rebellion against God. In contrast, Rahab's faith set her apart from her fellow citizens, illustrating the biblical theme that faith, not heritage or nationality, is what aligns one with God's people. This distinction between the obedient and disobedient is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of faith and obedience to God's word.

•Hebrews 11:31 opens with the same phrase that threads through the entire chapter. Faith is not guesswork; it is “the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1).

• Rahab’s confidence rested solely in the God she had only heard about, yet she was sure He would keep His word. That echoesHebrews 11:6: “And without faith it is impossible to please God…”

• Like the other heroes in this chapter, Rahab trusted God before she saw walls fall or armies win. In that way she models2 Corinthians 5:7, “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”

• Scripture does not hide Rahab’s past (Joshua 2:1). Her old identity magnifies God’s grace and shows that anyone can be grafted into His people.

• Her inclusion in the Messiah’s genealogy—“Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab” (Matthew 1:5)—confirms how completely God redeems.

• Rahab joins Abraham, Moses, and others inHebrews 11, proving that spiritual heritage, not pedigree, defines a person before God.

• Rahab risked her life by hiding the two Israelite scouts (Joshua 2:4–6). Her peaceful welcome revealed genuine allegiance to Israel’s God.

• James highlights the same moment: “Was not even Rahab the prostitute justified by her actions when she welcomed the messengers and sent them off on another route?” (James 2:25). Faith acted, not merely spoke.

• Hospitality became the outward sign of inward trust, aligning her with other hospitable believers such as Abraham (Genesis 18:1–8) and the early church (1 Peter 4:9).

• Jericho’s fall was certain, but God’s promise to Rahab was just as certain: “Only Rahab the prostitute and all who are with her in her house will live” (Joshua 6:17).

• When judgment came, “the young spies went in and brought out Rahab, her father, mother, brothers, and all who belonged to her” (Joshua 6:23).

• Her deliverance prefiguresJohn 5:24: “Whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment.” Faith secures rescue when wrath descends.

• Jericho’s people heard of Israel’s God (Joshua 2:9–11) yet remained defiant. Rahab believed; they “were disobedient.”

• Hebrews ties disobedience to unbelief (Hebrews 3:18–19). The same contrast appears inJude 1:5, where God delivers believers and destroys unbelievers.

• Rahab stood alone in faith inside a city devoted to destruction (Joshua 6:21). Her escape underscores that God distinguishes the faithful from the unfaithful, no matter how small the minority.

Hebrews 11:31 spotlights Rahab as living proof that faith, not background, brings salvation. She trusted the unseen God, welcomed His people, and was spared when judgment struck the disobedient. Her story invites every reader to exercise the same daring, obedient faith that God still honors and rewards.