Joshua 2:21 akjv — And she said, According to your words, so be it. And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet l…

American King James Version

"And she said, According to your words, so be it. And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window. "

— Joshua 2:21, American King James Version

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Joshua 2 — Context

18

Behold, when we come into the land, you shall bind this line of scarlet thread in the window which you did let us down by: and you shall bring your father, and your mother, and your brothers, and all your father’s household, home to you.

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And it shall be, that whoever shall go out of the doors of your house into the street, his blood shall be on his head, and we will be guiltless: and whoever shall be with you in the house, his blood shall be on our head, if any hand be on him.

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And if you utter this our business, then we will be quit of your oath which you have made us to swear.

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And she said, According to your words, so be it. And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window.

22

And they went, and came to the mountain, and stayed there three days, until the pursuers were returned: and the pursuers sought them throughout all the way, but found them not. ¶

23

So the two men returned, and descended from the mountain, and passed over, and came to Joshua the son of Nun, and told him all things that befell them:

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And they said to Joshua, Truly the LORD has delivered into our hands all the land; for even all the inhabitants of the country do faint because of us.

Joshua 2:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 2:21 say?
Joshua 2:21 in the American King James Version reads: “And she said, According to your words, so be it. And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window. ”
Where is Joshua 2:21 in the Bible?
Joshua 2:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 2, verse 21.
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 2:21.
What translation should I read Joshua 2:21 in?
Joshua 2:21 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 2:21?
Joshua 2:21 reads (AKJV): “And she said, According to your words, so be it. And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window. ” 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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