Joshua 2:4 asv — And the woman took the two men, and hid them; and she said, Yea, the men came unto me, but I knew not whence they were:

American Standard Version

"And the woman took the two men, and hid them; and she said, Yea, the men came unto me, but I knew not whence they were: "

— Joshua 2:4, American Standard Version

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Joshua 2 — Context

1

And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men as spies secretly, saying, Go, view the land, and Jericho. And they went and came into the house of a harlot whose name was Rahab, and lay there.

2

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 land.

3

And the king of Jericho sent unto Rahab, saying, Bring forth the men that are come to thee, that are entered into thy house; for they are come to search out all the land.

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And the woman took the two men, and hid them; and she said, Yea, the men came unto me, but I knew not whence they were:

5

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

6

But she had brought them up to the roof, and hid them with the stalks of flax, which she had laid in order upon the roof.

7

And the men pursued after them the way to the Jordan unto the fords: and as soon as they that pursued after them were gone out, they shut the gate.

Joshua 2:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 2:4 say?
Joshua 2:4 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the woman took the two men, and hid them; and she said, Yea, the men came unto me, but I knew not whence they were: ”
Where is Joshua 2:4 in the Bible?
Joshua 2:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 2, verse 4.
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 2:4.
What translation should I read Joshua 2:4 in?
Joshua 2:4 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 2:4?
Joshua 2:4 reads (ASV): “And the woman took the two men, and hid them; and she said, Yea, the men came unto me, but I knew not whence they were: ” 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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