Joshua 2:15 bbe — Then she let them down from the window by a cord, for the house where she was living was on the town wall.

Bible in Basic English

"Then she let them down from the window by a cord, for the house where she was living was on the town wall."

— Joshua 2:15, Bible in Basic English

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Joshua 2 — Context

12

So now, will you give me your oath by the Lord, that, because I have been kind to you, you will be kind to my father's house,

13

And that you will keep safe my father and mother and my brothers and sisters and all they have, so that death may not come on us?

14

And the men said to her, Our life for yours if you keep our business secret; and when the Lord has given us the land, we will keep faith and be kind to you.

15

Then she let them down from the window by a cord, for the house where she was living was on the town wall.

16

And she said to them, Get away into the hill-country, or the men who have gone after you will overtake you; keep yourselves safe there for three days, till the searchers have come back, and then go on your way.

17

And the men said to her, We will only be responsible for this oath which you have made us take,

18

If, when we come into the land, you put this cord of bright red thread in the window from which you let us down; and get your father and mother and your brothers and all your family into the house;

Joshua 2:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 2:15 say?
Joshua 2:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then she let them down from the window by a cord, for the house where she was living was on the town wall.”
Where is Joshua 2:15 in the Bible?
Joshua 2:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 2, verse 15.
Who wrote Joshua?
Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.
What is the book of Joshua about?
Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.
What are the major themes of Joshua?
Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 2:15.
What translation should I read Joshua 2:15 in?
Joshua 2:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joshua 2:15?
Joshua 2:15 reads (BBE): “Then she let them down from the window by a cord, for the house where she was living was on the town wall.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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