Joshua 2:22
And they went, and came unto the mountain, and abode there three days, until the pursuers were returned: and the pursuers sought them throughout all the way, but found them not.
Original Language Analysis
וַיֵּֽלְכוּ֙
H1980
וַיֵּֽלְכוּ֙
Strong's:
H1980
Word #:
1 of 16
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
וַיָּבֹ֣אוּ
and came
H935
וַיָּבֹ֣אוּ
and came
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
2 of 16
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
הָהָ֔רָה
unto the mountain
H2022
הָהָ֔רָה
unto the mountain
Strong's:
H2022
Word #:
3 of 16
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
וַיֵּ֤שְׁבוּ
and abode
H3427
וַיֵּ֤שְׁבוּ
and abode
Strong's:
H3427
Word #:
4 of 16
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
שָׁם֙
H8033
שְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת
there three
H7969
שְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת
there three
Strong's:
H7969
Word #:
6 of 16
three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
יָמִ֔ים
days
H3117
יָמִ֔ים
days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
7 of 16
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
עַד
H5704
עַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
8 of 16
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
שָׁ֖בוּ
were returned
H7725
שָׁ֖בוּ
were returned
Strong's:
H7725
Word #:
9 of 16
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
הָרֹֽדְפִ֛ים
and the pursuers
H7291
הָרֹֽדְפִ֛ים
and the pursuers
Strong's:
H7291
Word #:
10 of 16
to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
וַיְבַקְשׁ֧וּ
sought
H1245
וַיְבַקְשׁ֧וּ
sought
Strong's:
H1245
Word #:
11 of 16
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
הָרֹֽדְפִ֛ים
and the pursuers
H7291
הָרֹֽדְפִ֛ים
and the pursuers
Strong's:
H7291
Word #:
12 of 16
to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
בְּכָל
H3605
בְּכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
13 of 16
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַדֶּ֖רֶךְ
them throughout all the way
H1870
הַדֶּ֖רֶךְ
them throughout all the way
Strong's:
H1870
Word #:
14 of 16
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
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
The spies' three-day mountain hiding while pursuers searched demonstrates obedience to Rahab's counsel. They trusted her local knowledge.