Joshua 2:2 kjv — And it was told the king of Jericho, saying, Behold, there came men in hither to night of the children of Israel to sea…

King James Version

"And it was told the king of Jericho, saying, Behold, there came men in hither to night of the children of Israel to search out the country."

— Joshua 2:2, King James Version

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Joshua 2 — Context

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And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot’s house, named Rahab, and lodged there.

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And it was told the king of Jericho, saying, Behold, there came men in hither to night of the children of Israel to search out the country.

3

And the king of Jericho sent unto Rahab, saying, Bring forth the men that are come to thee, which are entered into thine house: for they be come to search out all the country.

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And the woman took the two men, and hid them, and said thus, There came men unto me, but I wist not whence they were:

5

And it came to pass about the time of shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out: whither the men went I wot not: pursue after them quickly; for ye shall overtake them.

Joshua 2:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 2:2 say?
Joshua 2:2 in the King James Version reads: “And it was told the king of Jericho, saying, Behold, there came men in hither to night of the children of Israel to search out the country.”
Where is Joshua 2:2 in the Bible?
Joshua 2:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 2, verse 2.
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 2:2.
What translation should I read Joshua 2:2 in?
Joshua 2:2 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 2:2?
Joshua 2:2 reads (KJV): “And it was told the king of Jericho, saying, Behold, there came men in hither to night of the children of Israel to search out the country.” 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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