Joshua 2:1

Contemporary English Version 1995

Joshua chose two men as spies and sent them from their camp at Acacia with these instructions: “Go across the river and find out as much as you can about the whole region, especially about the town of Jericho.” The two spies left the Israelite camp at Acacia and went to Jericho, where they decided to spend the night at the house of a prostitute named Rahab.

Cross References

Hebrews 11:31

Rahab had been a prostitute, but she had faith and welcomed the spies. So she wasn't killed with the people who disobeyed.

James 2:25

For example, Rahab had been a prostitute. But she pleased God when she welcomed the spies and sent them home by another way.

Numbers 25:1

While the Israelites were camped at Acacia, some of the men had sex with Moabite women.

Ephesians 5:5

Being greedy, indecent, or immoral is just another way of worshiping idols. You can be sure people who behave in this way will never be part of the kingdom that belongs to Christ and to God.

Matthew 10:16

I am sending you like lambs into a pack of wolves. So be as wise as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Joshua 3:1

Early the next morning, Joshua and the Israelites packed up and left Acacia. They went to the Jordan River and camped there that night.

Numbers 13:2

“Choose a leader from each tribe and send them into Canaan to explore the land I am giving you.”

Judges 18:2

The tribe chose five warriors to represent their clans and told them, “Go and find some land where we can live.” The warriors left the area of Zorah and Eshtaol and went into the hill country of Ephraim. One night they stayed at Micah's house,

Joshua 5:10

Israel continued to camp at Gilgal in the desert near Jericho, and on the fourteenth day of the same month, they celebrated Passover.

Numbers 33:49

Their camp stretched from Beth-Jeshimoth to Acacia.

Judges 18:14

the five men who had been spies asked the other warriors, “Did you know that someone in this village has several idols and a sacred priestly vest? What do you think we should do about it?”

Joshua 2:2

But someone found out about them and told the king of Jericho, “Some Israelite men came here tonight, and they are spies.”

Micah 6:5

Don't forget the evil plans of King Balak of Moab or what Balaam son of Beor said to him. Remember how I, the Lord, saved you many times on your way from Acacia to Gilgal.

Genesis 42:9

Joseph remembered what he had dreamed about them and said, “You're spies! You've come here to find out where our country is weak.”

Genesis 42:16

Choose one of you to go after your brother, while the rest of you stay here in jail. That will show whether you are telling the truth. But if you are lying, I swear by the life of the king that you are spies!

Numbers 13:1

The Lord said to Moses,