Joshua 2:23

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Joshua 2:22-24

We have here the safe return of the spies Joshua had sent, and the great encouragement they brought with them to Israel to proceed in their descent upon Canaan. Had they been disposed to discourage the people, as the evil spies did that Moses sent, they might have told them what they had observed of the height and strength of the walls of Jericho, and the extraordinary vigilance of the king of Jericho, and how narrowly they escaped out of his hands; but they were of another spirit, and,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 2:23

So the two men returned, and descended from the mountain ,.... Or came down from it again, by which, it seems, they went to the top of it, and hid themselves in some cave there: this descent, Kimchi says, was,"on the third day of their being sent, which was the second day of the three days Joshua made mention of when he said, "within three days";'See Gill on Joshua 1:11 , and passed over ; that is, the river Jordan, at the fords of it: and came to Joshua the son of Nun ; at... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 2:23

So the two men returned - Having concealed themselves in the mountains that night, all the next day, and the night ensuing, on the third day they returned to Joshua. 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 2:23

And passed over. The sacred historian does not say how. But it is improbable (see Joshua 2:7 ) that they forded the river. They probably swam across, as they were no doubt unarmed (cf. 1 Chronicles 12:15 ). That befel them. Literally, "that found them." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 2:23

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Joshua 2:22-23

Joshua 2:22-23. Three days Supporting themselves there with the provisions which Rahab had furnished them with. The way That is, in the road to Jordan, and the places near it, but not in the mountains. Passed over Jordan unto Joshua. 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

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Joshua 2:22-24

"And they went, and came unto the mountain, and abode there three days, until the pursuers were returned: and the pursuers sought them throughout all the way, but found them not. Then the two men returned, and descended from the mountain, and passed over, and came to Joshua the son of Nun; and they told him all that had befallen them. And they said unto Joshua, Truly God hath delivered into our hands all the land; and moreover, all the inhabitants of the land do melt away before us.""Amidst the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Joshua 2:22-24

The "hill country" referred to (Joshua 2:22-23) was probably the mountainous area west of Jericho. This area contains many caves in the "deeply eroded and lonely chalk hills" and many "isolated canyons cut through the [1,500 feet high] limestone cliffs." [Note: James Monson, The Land Between, p. 163.] The spies evidently were absent from the Israelite camp a total of three days (Joshua 2:22; cf. Joshua 1:11; Joshua 3:2).One of the major emphases in this chapter is God’s faithfulness. When the... read more

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