Joshua 2:17

New Century Version

The men said to her, “You must do as we say. If not, we cannot be responsible for keeping this oath you have made us swear.

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:7

But the king protected Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the promise he had made to Jonathan in the Lord’s name.

Exodus 20:7

“You must not use the name of the Lord your God thoughtlessly; the Lord will punish anyone who misuses his name.

Numbers 30:2

“If a man makes a promise to the Lord or says he will do something special, he must keep his promise. He must do what he said.

Joshua 2:18

When we return to this land, you must tie this red rope in the window through which you let us down. Bring your father, mother, brothers, and all your family into your house.

Joshua 2:20

But if you tell anyone about this, we will be free from the oath you made us swear.”