Joshua 2:2 nasb — It was told the king of Jericho, saying, "Behold, men from the sons of Israel have come here tonight to search out the…

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"It was told the king of Jericho, saying, "Behold, men from the sons of Israel have come here tonight to search out the land.""

— Joshua 2:2, NASB

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Joshua 2 — Context

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Then Joshua the son of Nun sent two men as spies secretly from Shittim, saying, "Go, view the land, especially Jericho." So they went and came into the house of a harlot whose name was Rahab, and lodged there.

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It was told the king of Jericho, saying, "Behold, men from the sons of Israel have come here tonight to search out the land."

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And the king of Jericho sent word to Rahab, saying, "Bring out the men who have come to you, who have entered your house, for they have come to search out all the land."

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But the woman had taken the two men and hidden them, and she said, "Yes, the men came to me, but I did not know where they were from.

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"It came about when it was time to shut the gate at dark, that the men went out; I do not know where the men went. Pursue them quickly, for you will overtake them."

Joshua 2:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 2:2 say?
Joshua 2:2 in the NASB reads: “It was told the king of Jericho, saying, "Behold, men from the sons of Israel have come here tonight to search out the land."”
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 (NASB): “It was told the king of Jericho, saying, "Behold, men from the sons of Israel have come here tonight to search out the land."” 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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