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The Israelites were helped by God to escape slavery in Egypt by the sending of a series of plagues upon the Egyptians, by guiding them with a pillar of fire by night and smoke by day, and by parting the Red Sea to enable them to cross over before the waters returned, drowning their pursuers.
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∙ 13y agoAs a prelude to the attack on the city of Jericho, Joshua sent two spies, who found refuge with the harlot, Rahab, who in turn made a covenant to be spared when the attackers slaughtered her fellow citizens.
Even if there really had been an assault on Jericho, this is an improbable story, since the spies provided no information of value, and were unlikely to do so. But archaeologists tell us there was no Jericho at the time attributed to the conquest, so there were no spies and no harlot - the spy story just did not happen and we can only surmise how it arose.
Perhaps the origin of this story could lie in that the name Rahab (or Rachab) is very similar to the Hebrew verb rāhab, often translated as either "to beset, storm or assault." If Joshua was about to storm or assault Jericho, would this have given rise to the fictional harlot's name, Rahab?
AnswerA harlot named Rahab hid the two Isrealite spies that were sent while the king of Jericho was searching for them. This allowed them to escape safely.Wiki User
∙ 12y agoAccording to the account in Exodus, Moses was the leader, although
he got all of his instructions from a higher authority.
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∙ 12y agoIt was Moses who helped free the Israelites from Egypt
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With whom did Joshua's spies stay in Canaan?
Rahab, a canaanite woman of jericho who not only housed them, but helped the israelite men escape.
Why is Rahab in the bible so special?
Rahab was a prostitute that lived in Jericho and helped Joshua's spies to escape being found by the king of Jericho. They promised to spare her and her family's life for her help, and followed through on this promise before destroying the rest of Jericho. Rahab is especially important, however, because she is one of Jesus' ancestors.
Characters in the battle of Jericho minor and major?
Some major characters in the Battle of Jericho include Joshua, the leader of the Israelites, and Rahab, the woman who helped the Israelite spies. Minor characters could include the Israelite soldiers who marched around the city, the city's inhabitants, and the trumpet bearers who blew the horns.
Was salmon one of the spies sent to Jericho?
Jewish tradition states that Pinchas and Calev were the two spies sent to Jericho.
Was Rahab and her family saved when the Israelites took Jericho because she protected Joshua's spies?
Rahab hide the spices in her home from the soldiers of Jericho until night fall and was asked to place a scarlet ribbon out her window the day of the attack and anyone in her home would be spared.
What are the main events in Joshua 2-6?
In the book of Joshua chapters 2-6 in the Holy Bible there is the story of two spies from Iseral went into Jericho to spy out the land. By chapter 6 the Israelites fought and won the battle of Jericho by marching around the walls and shouting.
What was the name of the woman who hid the spies at Jericho?
rahab
What year did Joshua and the 2 spies go into Canaan?
The two spies went into Jericho in approximately 1405 BC.
Who is Rehab in The Bible?
Rahab helped 2 Isrealite spies get into a city. the isrealites saved her and her family in return when they attacked the city.
What was the women name who hide the spies Joshua sent to Jericho?
Rehab
How long were the israelites in the wilderness before the spies were sent?
The Israelites entered the wilderness on the 16th of Nisan, 1312 BCE, the day after the Exodus. The spies (Numbers ch.13) were sent on the 29th of Sivan of the second year (Talmud, Taanit 29a). So your answer is that the spies were sent when the Israelites had been in the wilderness for one year and two-and-one-half months. See also:More about the Spies and other complaints
Who helped the spies capture Jericho?
Rahab, a Canaanite woman who hid the Israelite spies on her roof and assisted them in escaping, helped the spies capture Jericho by providing them with crucial information about the city's weaknesses and aiding in their reconnaissance efforts.
