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The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 6:25

Unto this day. This may either be interpreted of herself, or, according to s common Hebrew idiom, of her family (cf. Joshua 17:14-18 ; Joshua 24:17 ). For a fuller discussion of the bearing of this passage on the date of the Book of Joshua, see Introduction. There is no mention of Rahab's marriage in the Old Testament. Lightfoot ('Hebrew and Talmudicai Exercitations?' Matthew 1:5 ) mentions a tradition that she married Joshua! Dr. W. H. Mill, in his treatise on the genealogies of our... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 6:26

And Joshua adjured them . Caused them to swear, i.e; bound them by an oath, as the Hiphil implies here. This was the strict meaning of "adjure" at the time our version was made (cf. Matthew 26:63 ). But it had also the less definite meaning which it now has, of solemnly warning a person to do something or to leave it undone. The object of this solemn adjuration (see above) was to preserve Jericho as a spot devoted to God for ever; and for this reason a curse was pronounced upon any one... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Joshua 6:25

Even unto this day - These words are rightly noted as implying that the narrative was written not long after the occurrences which it records. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Joshua 6:26

Adjured - i. e. put an oath upon them; or, perhaps, actually caused them themselves to take an oath (compare Matthew 26:63). The words of the oath have in the original a rhythmical character which would tend to keep them on the lips and in the memory of the people.Buildeth this city - i. e. rebuilds the fortifications. Jericho was at once occupied by the Benjamites. Joshua 18:21, and the natural advantages of the situation were such that it would not be likely to be left long desolate. Joshua... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Joshua 6:22-25

Joshua 6:22-25. The harlot’s house Which, together with the wall upon which it leaned, was left standing, by a special favour of God to her. Left them without the camp of Israel Till they were cleansed from the impurities of their Gentile state, and instructed in the Jewish religion, and solemnly admitted into that church, for which Rahab’s good counsel and example had doubtless prepared them. Joshua saved Rahab alive For that general command to root out the Canaanites seems to have had... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Joshua 6:26

Joshua 6:26. Joshua adjured them at that time Hebrew, ישׁבע , jashbang, he made them to swear. As soon as the city was destroyed, it seems, he convened the heads of the tribes, to signify to them that it was the will of God this idolatrous city should never be rebuilt, and then engaged them to take an oath that they would leave it in ruins. And they doubtless bound the people in like manner not to rebuild it, on pain of the divine malediction. Cursed be the man before the Lord That is,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Joshua 6:1-27

Click image for full-size version6:1-12:24 CONQUEST OF THE LANDDestruction of the CanaanitesThe following chapters show that the Israelites’ conquest of Canaan was well planned. First they won control of the central region (Chapters 6-9). This created a division between the northern and southern regions, and so prevented Canaanite tribes throughout the country from joining forces. Israel then had a much easier task in conquering the rest of Canaan, first the south (Chapter 10), then the north... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Joshua 6:25

Rahab. Compare Matthew 1:4-5 . Married to Salmon, in the line of the Messiah. in = in the midst of. unto this day. Written therefore during her life read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Joshua 6:26

man. Hebrew. ish App-14 . buildeth this city i.e. its walla and gates (Joshua 6:26 ), for Joshua himself gave it to the Benjamltes, Joshua 18:12 . Compare 2 Samuel 10:5 . See note on Joshua 6:20 . he shall lay. Prophecy fulfilled in Hiel the Beth-elite. 1 Kings 16:34 . in = in [the death of] his firstborn. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Joshua 6:25

Ver. 25. And she dwelleth in Israel even unto this day— Rahab, incorporated with the people of God, was still living there when this was written. See ch. Joshua 4:9. Her family, doubtless, were initiated in like manner; and all who belonged to her embraced the religion of Israel, or at least, renouncing idolatry, without ever receiving circumcision, became proselytes of the gate. As to Rahab herself, she married Salmon, the son of Naasson, a prince of the tribe of Judah, and one of the... read more