Joshua 2:6 net — (Now she had taken them up to the roof and had hidden them in the stalks of flax she had spread out on the roof.)

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"(Now she had taken them up to the roof and had hidden them in the stalks of flax she had spread out on the roof.)"

— Joshua 2:6, NET Bible

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Joshua 2 — Context

3

So the king of Jericho sent this order to Rahab:“Turn over the men who came to you– the ones who came to your house– for they have come to spy on the whole land!”

4

But the woman hid the two men and replied,“Yes, these men were clients of mine, but I didn’t know where they came from.

5

When it was time to shut the city gate for the night, the men left. I don’t know where they were heading. Chase after them quickly, for you have time to catch them!”

6

(Now she had taken them up to the roof and had hidden them in the stalks of flax she had spread out on the roof.)

7

Meanwhile the king’s men tried to find them on the road to the Jordan River near the fords. The city gate was shut as soon as they set out in pursuit of them.

8

Now before the spies went to sleep, Rahab went up to the roof.

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She said to the men,“I know the LORD is handing this land over to you. We are absolutely terrified of you, and all who live in the land are cringing before you.

Joshua 2:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 2:6 say?
Joshua 2:6 in the NET Bible reads: “(Now she had taken them up to the roof and had hidden them in the stalks of flax she had spread out on the roof.)”
Where is Joshua 2:6 in the Bible?
Joshua 2:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 2, verse 6.
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 2:6.
What translation should I read Joshua 2:6 in?
Joshua 2:6 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 2:6?
Joshua 2:6 reads (NET): “(Now she had taken them up to the roof and had hidden them in the stalks of flax she had spread out on the roof.)” 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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