And the men pursued after them the way to Jordan unto the fords: and as soon as they which pursued after them were gone out, they shut the gate.
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Verse 7 is found in chapter 2 of Joshua. The sending of the spies to Jericho introduces a scene in which military information is subordinated to providential action. Rahab recognizes that the God of Israel has caused fear among the inhabitants of Canaan and decides to protect the messengers. Her statement shows that knowledge of God’s works had already reached the surrounding peoples. The narrative also emphasizes that Rahab’s faith is expressed through a concrete decision to side with the God of Israel and risk herself to protect His messengers.
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Compare Joshua 2:7 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Aber die Männer jagten ihnen nach auf dem Wege zum Jordan bis an die Furt; und man schloß das Tor zu, da die hinaus waren, die ihnen nachjagten.
Y los hombres fueron tras ellos por el camino del Jordán, hasta los vados: y la puerta fue cerrada después que salieron los que tras ellos iban.
Ces gens les poursuivirent par le chemin qui mène au gué du Jourdain, et l'on ferma la porte après qu'ils furent sortis.
E alcuni uomini li perseguirono per la via del Giordano, infino a’ passi; e tosto che furono usciti quelli che li perseguivano, la porta fu serrata
E foram-se aqueles homens após eles pelo caminho do Jordão, até aos vaus; e, havendo eles saído, fechou-se a porta.
那些人就往 約旦河 的路上追趕他們,直到渡口。追趕他們的人一出去,城門就關了。
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