But Rahab the prostitute, and her father’s household and all that she had, Joshua let live. She has lived in the midst of Israel to this day, because she hid the messengers whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho.
“She has lived in the midst of Israel to this day.” Rahab eventually married Salmon and gave birth to Boaz, who fathered Obed, who fathered Jesse, who fathered David, who was the famous ancestor of Jesus Christ. Rahab is in the genealogy of the Christ (Matt. 1:5). The phrase “to this day,” indicates this text was written not long after the events took place.
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