Joshua 2:23
So the two men returned, and descended from the mountain, and passed over, and came to Joshua the son of Nun, and told him all things that befell them:
Original Language Analysis
וַיָּשֻׁ֜בוּ
returned
H7725
וַיָּשֻׁ֜בוּ
returned
Strong's:
H7725
Word #:
1 of 17
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
הָֽאֲנָשִׁים֙
H376
הָֽאֲנָשִׁים֙
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
3 of 17
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
וַיֵּֽרְד֣וּ
and descended
H3381
וַיֵּֽרְד֣וּ
and descended
Strong's:
H3381
Word #:
4 of 17
to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); cau
מֵֽהָהָ֔ר
from the mountain
H2022
מֵֽהָהָ֔ר
from the mountain
Strong's:
H2022
Word #:
5 of 17
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
וַיַּֽעַבְרוּ֙
and passed over
H5674
וַיַּֽעַבְרוּ֙
and passed over
Strong's:
H5674
Word #:
6 of 17
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
וַיָּבֹ֔אוּ
and came
H935
וַיָּבֹ֔אוּ
and came
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
7 of 17
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
בִּן
the son
H1121
בִּן
the son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
10 of 17
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
וַיְסַ֨פְּרוּ
and told
H5608
וַיְסַ֨פְּרוּ
and told
Strong's:
H5608
Word #:
12 of 17
properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e., (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e., celebra
אֵ֥ת
H853
אֵ֥ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
14 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
15 of 17
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
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' return to Joshua and report of events shows completion of reconnaissance mission. They fulfilled assigned task and brought strategic intelligence.