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RAHAB
Rahab lived in the city of Jericho and is remembered for her remarkable faith in God. Although she had a difficult past, Rahab chose to trust the God of Israel when two Israelite spies came to her home. She courageously hid the spies, protected them, and helped them escape, believing that the Lord would give Israel the land. Because of her faith, Rahab and her family were saved when Jericho fell. She later became part of the family line of King David and, ultimately, Jesus Christ. Rahab's story reminds us that no one is beyond God's grace and that faith can change the course of a life forever.
Quick Facts
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Found In
Joshua 2, Joshua 6, Matthew 1, Hebrews 11, James 2
Meaning of Her Name
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Known For
Protecting the Israelite spies and becoming part of Jesus' family line.
Family
Husband: Salmon
Son: Boaz
Daughter-in-law: Ruth
Great-grandson: King David
Descendant: Jesus Christ
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Life Lesson
Your past does not determine your future. Rahab's faith led her to trust God, and He transformed her life in ways she could never have imagined. Her story reminds us that God's grace is available to everyone who places their faith in Him.
Did You Know?
• Rahab is one of only two women specifically mentioned in Hebrews 11, often called the "Hall of Faith." (Hebrews 11:31)
• Rahab is one of only five women named in Jesus' genealogy. (Matthew 1)
• The scarlet cord hanging from Rahab's window is often seen as a picture of God's salvation and protection.'
• Rahab believed in the God of Israel before she had ever seen His miracles firsthand.
• Rahab became the mother of Boaz, who later married Ruth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Rahab in the Bible?
Rahab was a woman who lived in Jericho. She hid two Israelite spies because she believed the God of Israel was the true God. Her faith saved both her and her family when Jericho was destroyed.
Scripture (KJV)
Joshua 2:9–11
"And she said unto the men, I know that the Lord hath given you the land... for the Lord your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath."
Why did Rahab hide the spies?
Rahab believed God had given the land to Israel. She chose to protect the spies because she trusted in the Lord and asked that her family be spared when the Israelites came.
Scripture (KJV)
Joshua 2:4
"And the woman took the two men, and hid them..."
What was the scarlet cord?
The scarlet cord hanging from Rahab's window was the sign that marked her home. When Jericho was conquered, everyone inside her house was spared.
Scripture (KJV)
Joshua 2:18
"Thou shalt bind this line of scarlet thread in the window..."
Was Rahab really part of Jesus' family tree?
Yes. Rahab married Salmon and became the mother of Boaz. Through Boaz's family line came King David and, generations later, Jesus Christ.
Scripture (KJV)
Matthew 1:5
"And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab..."
Is Rahab mentioned anywhere else in the New Testament?
Yes. James uses Rahab as an example of a faith that produces action. Her willingness to protect the spies demonstrated that her faith was real.
Scripture (KJV)
James 2:25
"Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?"
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