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Joshua 2:21-23
New Catholic Bible
Joshua 2:21-23
New Catholic Bible
21 She said, “Let it be as you have said.” She sent them away, and they departed. She then tied a scarlet cord to the window.
22 The Spies Report to Joshua. They left, and went into the hills where they remained for three days until the pursuers had returned. The pursuers had searched all along that way, but had not found them. 23 [a]The two men then went back home. They came down from the hills and forded the river, coming to Joshua, the son of Nun. They told him everything that had happened to them.
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- Joshua 2:23 Joshua was among those sent out 39 years earlier on a spy mission and had encouraged the Israelites to remain steadfast in following God’s plan (Num 13–14). To avoid any controversy, however, Joshua kept this spy mission a secret from the people.
