Joshua 2:17

New English Translation

The men said to her, “We are not bound by this oath you made us swear unless the following conditions are met:

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:7

The king had mercy on Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, in light of the Lord’s oath that had been taken between David and Jonathan son of Saul.

Exodus 20:7

“You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold guiltless anyone who takes his name in vain.

Numbers 30:2

If a man makes a vow to the Lord or takes an oath of binding obligation on himself, he must not break his word, but must do whatever he has promised.

Joshua 2:18

When we invade the land, tie this red rope in the window through which you let us down, and gather together in your house your father, mother, brothers, and all who live in your father’s house.

Joshua 2:20

If you should report what we’ve been up to, we are not bound by this oath you made us swear.”