Joshua 2:16
And she said unto them, Get you to the mountain, lest the pursuers meet you; and hide yourselves there three days, until the pursuers be returned: and afterward may ye go your way.
Original Language Analysis
הָהָ֣רָה
you to the mountain
H2022
הָהָ֣רָה
you to the mountain
Strong's:
H2022
Word #:
3 of 18
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
לֵּ֔כוּ
H1980
לֵּ֔כוּ
Strong's:
H1980
Word #:
4 of 18
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
פֶּֽן
H6435
פֶּֽן
Strong's:
H6435
Word #:
5 of 18
properly, removal; used only (in the construction) adverb as conjunction, lest
יִפְגְּע֥וּ
meet
H6293
יִפְגְּע֥וּ
meet
Strong's:
H6293
Word #:
6 of 18
to impinge, by accident or violence, or (figuratively) by importunity
הָרֹֽדְפִ֔ים
lest the pursuers
H7291
הָרֹֽדְפִ֔ים
lest the pursuers
Strong's:
H7291
Word #:
8 of 18
to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
שָׁ֜מָּה
H8033
שָׁ֜מָּה
Strong's:
H8033
Word #:
10 of 18
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
שְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת
yourselves there three
H7969
שְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת
yourselves there three
Strong's:
H7969
Word #:
11 of 18
three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
יָמִ֗ים
days
H3117
יָמִ֗ים
days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
12 of 18
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
עַ֚ד
H5704
עַ֚ד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
13 of 18
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
שׁ֣וֹב
be returned
H7725
שׁ֣וֹב
be returned
Strong's:
H7725
Word #:
14 of 18
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
הָרֹֽדְפִ֔ים
lest the pursuers
H7291
הָרֹֽדְפִ֔ים
lest the pursuers
Strong's:
H7291
Word #:
15 of 18
to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
וְאַחַ֖ר
and afterward
H310
וְאַחַ֖ר
and afterward
Strong's:
H310
Word #:
16 of 18
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
Cross References
James 2:25Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?1 Samuel 23:14And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand.
Historical Context
This verse appears in the Jordan crossing narrative, one of Joshua's most significant events demonstrating God's power and faithfulness in bringing Israel into the Promised Land.
Questions for Reflection
- How does this passage demonstrate God's faithfulness to His covenant promises?
- What application does this truth have for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
Rahab's instruction to hide three days in mountains shows local knowledge aiding God's servants. Her guidance proves valuable for their safety.