Rahab (/ ˈ r eɪ h æ b /; [1] Hebrew: רָחָב, Modern: Raẖav, Tiberian: Rāḥāḇ, "broad", "large" "رحاب") was, according to the Book of Joshua, a Gentile and a Canaanite woman who resided within Jericho in the Promised Land and assisted the Israelites by hiding two men who had been sent to scout the city prior to their attack. [2]

2022年1月4日 · Rahab’s story is found in Joshua 2–6. This passage describes the conquest of the fortified city of Jericho by the Israelites. In its day, Jericho was the most important Canaanite fortress city in the Jordan Valley. It was a stronghold directly in the path of the advancing Israelites, who had just crossed the Jordan River (Joshua 3:1-17).

A type of non-halakhic literary activitiy of the Rabbis for interpreting non-legal material according to special principles of interpretation (hermeneutical rules). midrash includes Rahab among the four most beautiful women the world has ever known: Sarah, Rahab, Abigail, and Esther.

2020年1月22日 · Discover the story of Rahab in the Bible and how we can relate to her tale of faith and redemption from a life of sin. Her name was Rahab. You might think from her profession that she was...

Rahab was a resident of Jericho, who sheltered two spies whom Joshua had sent to scout out the city. She was rewarded for her kindness and ultimately married Joshua, taking her place in the ranks of righteous converts. Who Was Rahab? It was a month after Moses ’ death, and the Jews prepared themselves for the invasion of Canaan.

2019年2月25日 · Joshua secretly sent two spies to scout out the fortified city of Jericho. Rahab ran an inn built on the Jericho city wall where she hid the spies on her rooftop. When the king of Jericho learned the men had been to Rahab's house, he sent orders for her to turn them over.

2016年1月29日 · As recorded in the book of Joshua (mostly chapter two), Rahab was a prostitute in the damned city of Jericho who played a pivotal role in its downfall at the hands of the Israelites. Having heard about the God of Israel, she believed he was no ordinary Canaanite deity and chose to betray her city in order to hide two Israeli spies on the roof ...

2016年1月24日 · Rahab is a harlot or prostitute living in Jericho, a Canaanite city. Because of her faith, she and her family were spared from the total destruction of Jericho. Ultimately, she was used by God to play a role in forming the lineage of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Hebrews 11 has this to say about Rahab’s faith:

This 5-day Bible Plan explores the story of Rahab, a woman with a broken past whom God redeemed and used for His Kingdom purposes. Through her story, you’ll see how God’s grace transforms lives, how faith leads to action, and how even the most unlikely can leave a lasting legacy. Each day includes a devotional, multiple scripture references, a prayer, and a journal prompt to guide your ...

The account of Rahab takes place after the Exodus from Egypt and 40 years of wandering in the desert. Israel was about to cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan. Moses had died and God had chosen Joshua to take his place and lead the people in to conquer and possess the promised land. Rahab . Day 1 Background 1. Who was Joshua?