Joshua 2:15

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Joshua 2:8-21

The matter is here settled between Rahab and the spies respecting the service she was now to do for them, and the favour they were afterwards to show to her. She secures them on condition that they should secure her. I. She gives them, and by them sends to Joshua and Israel, all the encouragement that could be desired to make their intended descent upon Canaan. This was what they came for, and it was worth coming for. Having got clear of the officers, she comes up to them to the roof of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 2:15

Then she let them down by a cord through the window ,.... Which must be large, and the cord strong, as well as she herself a masculine woman, to let down two men by it, unless she employed any of her servants in the affair; though this being so great a secrecy, it is probable she trusted none of her domestics with it as little as possible: in like manner the Apostle Paul was let down by the wall of Damascus in a basket, Acts 9:25 ; Jarchi supposes it was the same cord and window, by means... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 2:15

Then she let them down by a cord etc. - The natural place of this verse is after the first clause of Joshua 2:21 ; for it is certain that she did not let them down in the basket till all those circumstances marked from Joshua 2:16-20 ; inclusive had taken place. She dwelt upon the wall - That is, either the wall of the city made a part of her house or her house was built close to the wall, so that the top or battlements of it were above the wall with a window... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 2:12-24

The oath of the spies, and their return to Joshua. This passage suggests considerations of various kinds, historical, practical, and allegorical. I. THE TRUSTWORTHINESS OF THE SPIES . They had, no doubt, been specially selected by Joshua for this purpose, and they show themselves worthy of his choice. II. THE SCARLET CORD A TOKEN OF SALVATION THROUGH CHRIST . For scarlet, or rather crimson (see note), is the colour of blood. The scarlet cord had been the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 2:15

Then she let them down. The conversation which is related afterwards, no doubt occurred afterwards, as is proved by the use of the perfect הוֹרַדְתֵּנוּ in Joshua 2:18 . There is no reason to suppose the window by which she let them down. to have been so distant from the ground as to preclude a conversation, and it is quite possible that Rahab's house may have been in a situation in which such a conversation could be carried on without interruption. There are continental cities now... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 2:15

Then she let them down. The conversation which is related afterwards, no doubt occurred afterwards, as is proved by the use of the perfect הוֹרַדְתֵּנוּ in Joshua 2:18 . There is no reason to suppose the window by which she let them down. to have been so distant from the ground as to preclude a conversation, and it is quite possible that Rahab's house may have been in a situation in which such a conversation could be carried on without interruption. There are continental cities now... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Joshua 2:15

Upon the town wall - The town wall probably formed the back wall of the house, and the window opened therefore into the country. (Compare Paul’s escape, 2 Corinthians 11:33). read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Joshua 2:15-16

Joshua 2:15-16. Her house was upon the town-wall Which gave her the opportunity of dismissing them when the gates were shut. She dwelt upon the wall Her particular dwelling was there; which may possibly be added, because the other part of her house was reserved for the entertainment of strangers. Get you to the mountain That is, to some of the mountains wherewith Jericho was encompassed, in which also there were many caves where they might lurk. Three days Not three whole days, but... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Joshua 2:1-24

1:1-5:15 ENTRY INTO CANAANPreparations (1:1-2:24)God’s command to Joshua was brief and straightforward: he was to take the land of Canaan. (The region in which Canaan was situated was occupied by various tribal peoples, the most important of whom were the Hittites and the Amorites.) Israel would not win the land without a fight, but the people had God’s assurance that wherever they advanced they would gain possession (1:1-5). As leader of the people, Joshua had the assurance of God’s presence,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Joshua 2:15

cord = the rope. Compare Septuagint here with Acts 9:25 , and 2 Corinthians 11:33 . Compare 1 Corinthians 11:10 . upon the town wall = [built] into the homah; i.e. the outer or lower wall. upon the wall = in the kir; i. e. the inner or higher wall. read more

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