De mannen antwoordden haar: "Zeg niemand dat wij hier zijn geweest. Dan zullen wij ons leven voor je over hebben. Als de Heer ons straks het land heeft gegeven, zullen we je belonen. We zullen doen wat we je hebben beloofd."
Wat betekent dit?
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.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
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.
Historische achtergrond
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.
Toepassing voor vandaag
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.