Die Männer antworteten ihr: »Wenn ihr uns nicht verratet, stehen wir mit unserem Leben dafür ein, dass euch nichts getan wird. Wenn der Herr uns dieses Land gibt, werden wir unser Versprechen einlösen und euch verschonen.«
Was bedeutet das?
In this verse, the spies promise to protect Rahab if she helps them. They agree that when they take over the land, they will be kind to her. This shows a promise made and kept.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine you and your friends promise to be kind to a neighbor if they help you with a secret plan. Just like that, the men promise to be nice to Rahab if she helps them out.
Historischer Hintergrund
Joshua 2 is part of the Book of Joshua, written by Joshua or someone close to him after the Israelites entered the Promised Land. The verse is set during the time when Joshua sent spies to Jericho before the battle.
Anwendung für heute
In a modern scenario, if you promise to help a colleague if they assist you with a project, and you fulfill that promise once the project is successful, that reflects the spirit of this verse.