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How long did it take the spies to return to rahab?

They returned from Rahab after three days (Joshua 2).


What color was Rahab in the bible?

Rahab in the Bible has no specified race. As she was an indigenous resident of Jericho, she would likely be Olive-Colored like we see in Lebanon today.However, since many paintings and drawings about the Bible come from Europe, Rahab is represented as being White regardless of its authenticity.


What two New Testament epistles speak of the righteousness of the prostitute Rahab?

The New Testament epistles that speak of the righteousness of the prostitute Rahab are James and Hebrews. Both passages highlight Rahab's faith and actions in protecting the Israelite spies, illustrating how faith can lead to righteousness regardless of one's past.


Is Rahab the Mother-in-law of Ruth according to Matthew chapter 1 verse 5 in the NIV bible?

Rahab was the mother of Boaz by Salmon, Boaz had Ruth as his wife and begat Obed. Although this is stated as such in the NIV, the KJV is much clearer. The record is seen also in Ruth, regarding her marriage to Boaz and having son Obed. Rahab, the harlot, was in the ancestry of Boaz, of David and of Jesus Christ. This was because she turned to believe in the true God of Israel, while the rest of her city rejected Him.


What connection does Rahab have with Jesus?

Rahab, mentioned in Hebrews 11:31 and James 2:25 is the same Rahab found in the Old Testament book Joshua 2:1. Rahab appears to have been an innkeeper or a harlot. She protected two Israeli spies from soldiers of the King of Jericho.