Joshua 2:15

15. Then she let them downs by a cord [Many interpreters are of opinion that there is a confusion in the order of verses here, and that this verse should follow the first sentence of Joshua 2:21. For it is improbable, they urge, that Rahab and the spies continued to converse after the latter were let down from the window, inasmuch as such conversation would have led to their detection and exposure. But against such an opinion are the words, Thou didst let us down, (Joshua 2:18;) and as for the confusion of verses, Keil well remarks that “the Hebrews often connect together the principal circumstances attending any particular event, and, after fully describing these, proceed to fill up the details of minor importance. This, however, is nor, a confusion in the order of events, but an anticipation of the result consequent upon a well-arranged division of the subject-matter.”] Some have thought that it was impossible that she could let them down alone, and they have furnished her with “friends or domestics” to assist her. But there is no need of this assistance. By fastening the cord to something within the room they could descend, sailor-like, even without aid from within. Paul was let down in a basket. (2 Corinthians 11:33.)

Her house was upon the town wall בקיר החומה , in the depth of the wall. Her house was so constructed that the city wall formed also the back wall of the house.

She dwelt upon the wall For her house was built on the wall, and projected beyond its outer edge, so that from one of its outer windows the men could be let down beyond the walls of the city. (See note on Acts 9:25.)