Joshua 2:1
American King James And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there.
American Standard Version 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.
King James And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there.
World English Bible Joshua the son of Nun secretly sent two men out of Shittim as spies, saying, “Go, view the land, including Jericho.” They went and came into the house of a prostitute whose name was Rahab, and slept there.
Joshua 2:2
American King James And it was told the king of Jericho, saying, Behold, there came men in here to night of the children of Israel to search out the country.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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 country.
World English Bible The king of Jericho was told, “Behold, men of the children of Israel came in here tonight to spy out the land.”
Joshua 2:3
American King James And the king of Jericho sent to Rahab, saying, Bring forth the men that are come to you, which are entered into your house: for they be come to search out all the country.
American Standard Version 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.
King James And the king of Jericho sent unto Rahab, saying, Bring forth the men that are come to thee, which are entered into thine house: for they be come to search out all the country.
World English Bible Jericho’s king sent to Rahab, saying, “Bring out the men who have come to you, who have entered into your house; for they have come to spy out all the land.”
Joshua 2:4
American King James And the woman took the two men, and hid them, and said thus, There came men to me, but I knew not from where 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:
King James And the woman took the two men, and hid them, and said thus, There came men unto me, but I wist not whence they were:
World English Bible The woman took the two men and hid them. Then she said, “Yes, the men came to me, but I didn’t know where they came from.
Joshua 2:5
American King James And it came to pass about the time of shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out: where the men went I know not: pursue after them quickly; for you shall overtake them.
American Standard Version 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.
King James And it came to pass about the time of shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out: whither the men went I wot not: pursue after them quickly; for ye shall overtake them.
World English Bible About the time of the shutting of the gate, when it was dark, the men went out. Where the men went, I don’t know. Pursue them quickly. You may catch up with them.”
Joshua 2:6
American King James But she had brought them up to the roof of the house, and hid them with the stalks of flax, which she had laid in order on the roof.
American Standard Version 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.
King James But she had brought them up to the roof of the house, and hid them with the stalks of flax, which she had laid in order upon the roof.
World English Bible But she had brought them up to the roof, and hidden them under the stalks of flax which she had laid in order on the roof.
Joshua 2:7
American King James And the men pursued after them the way to Jordan to the fords: and as soon as they which pursued after them were gone out, they shut the gate.
American Standard Version 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.
King James And the men pursued after them the way to Jordan unto the fords: and as soon as they which pursued after them were gone out, they shut the gate.
World English Bible The men pursued them along the way to the fords of the Jordan River. As soon as those who pursued them had gone out, they shut the gate.
Joshua 2:8
American King James And before they were laid down, she came up to them on the roof;
American Standard Version And before they were laid down, she came up unto them upon the roof;
King James And before they were laid down, she came up unto them upon the roof;
World English Bible Before they had lain down, she came up to them on the roof.
Joshua 2:9
American King James And she said to the men, I know that the LORD has given you the land, and that your terror is fallen on us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you.
American Standard Version and she said unto the men, I know that Jehovah hath given you the land, and that the fear of you is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land melt away before you.
King James And she said unto the men, I know that the LORD hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you.
World English Bible She said to the men, “I know that Yahweh has given you the land, and that the fear of you has fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land melt away before you.
Joshua 2:10
American King James For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red sea for you, when you came out of Egypt; and what you did to the two kings of the Amorites, that were on the other side Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom you utterly destroyed.
American Standard Version For we have heard how Jehovah dried up the water of the Red Sea before you, when ye came out of Egypt; and what ye did unto the two kings of the Amorites, that were beyond the Jordan, unto Sihon and to Og, whom ye utterly destroyed.
King James For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red sea for you, when ye came out of Egypt; and what ye did unto the two kings of the Amorites, that were on the other side Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom ye utterly destroyed.
World English Bible For we have heard how Yahweh dried up the water of the Red Sea before you, when you came out of Egypt; and what you did to the two kings of the Amorites, who were beyond the Jordan, to Sihon and to Og, whom you utterly destroyed.
Joshua 2:11
American King James And as soon as we had heard these things, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more courage in any man, because of you: for the LORD your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath.
American Standard Version And as soon as we had heard it, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more spirit in any man, because of you: for Jehovah your God, he is God in heaven above, and on earth beneath.
King James And as soon as we had heard these things, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more courage in any man, because of you: for the LORD your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath.
World English Bible As soon as we had heard it, our hearts melted, and there wasn’t any more spirit in any man, because of you: for Yahweh your God, he is God in heaven above, and on earth beneath.
Joshua 2:12
American King James Now therefore, I pray you, swear to me by the LORD, since I have showed you kindness, that you will also show kindness to my father's house, and give me a true token:
American Standard Version Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by Jehovah, since I have dealt kindly with you, that ye also will deal kindly with my father's house, and give me a true token;
King James Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the LORD, since I have showed you kindness, that ye will also show kindness unto my father's house, and give me a true token:
World English Bible Now therefore, please swear to me by Yahweh, since I have dealt kindly with you, that you also will deal kindly with my father’s house, and give me a true sign;
Joshua 2:13
American King James And that you will save alive my father, and my mother, and my brothers, and my sisters, and all that they have, and deliver our lives from death.
American Standard Version and that ye will save alive my father, and my mother, and my brethren, and my sisters, and all that they have, and will deliver our lives from death.
King James And that ye will save alive my father, and my mother, and my brethren, and my sisters, and all that they have, and deliver our lives from death.
World English Bible and that you will save alive my father, my mother, my brothers, and my sisters, and all that they have, and will deliver our lives from death.”
Joshua 2:14
American King James And the men answered her, Our life for yours, if you utter not this our business. And it shall be, when the LORD has given us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with you.
American Standard Version And the men said unto her, Our life for yours, if ye utter not this our business; and it shall be, when Jehovah giveth us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with thee.
King James And the men answered her, Our life for yours, if ye utter not this our business. And it shall be, when the LORD hath given us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with thee.
World English Bible The men said to her, “Our life for yours, if you don’t talk about this business of ours; and it shall be, when Yahweh gives us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with you.”
Joshua 2:15
American King James Then she let them down by a cord through the window: for her house was on the town wall, and she dwelled on the wall.
American Standard Version Then she let them down by a cord through the window: for her house was upon the side of the wall, and she dwelt upon the wall.
King James Then she let them down by a cord through the window: for her house was upon the town wall, and she dwelt upon the wall.
World English Bible Then she let them down by a cord through the window; for her house was on the side of the wall, and she lived on the wall.
Joshua 2:16
American King James And she said to them, Get you to the mountain, lest the pursuers meet you; and hide yourselves there three days, until the pursuers be returned: and afterward may you go your way.
American Standard Version And she said unto them, Get you to the mountain, lest the pursuers light upon you; and hide yourselves there three days, until the pursuers be returned: and afterward may ye go your way.
King James And she said unto them, Get you to the mountain, lest the pursuers meet you; and hide yourselves there three days, until the pursuers be returned: and afterward may ye go your way.
World English Bible She said to them, “Go to the mountain, lest the pursuers find you. Hide yourselves there three days, until the pursuers have returned. Afterward, you may go your way.”
Joshua 2:17
American King James And the men said to her, We will be blameless of this your oath which you have made us swear.
American Standard Version And the men said unto her, We will be guiltless of this thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.
King James And the men said unto her, We will be blameless of this thine oath which thou hast made us swear.
World English Bible The men said to her, “We will be guiltless of this your oath which you’ve made us to swear.
Joshua 2:18
American King James 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.
American Standard Version Behold, when we come into the land, thou shalt bind this line of scarlet thread in the window which thou didst let us down by: and thou shalt gather unto thee into the house thy father, and thy mother, and thy brethren, and all thy father's household.
King James Behold, when we come into the land, thou shalt bind this line of scarlet thread in the window which thou didst let us down by: and thou shalt bring thy father, and thy mother, and thy brethren, and all thy father's household, home unto thee.
World English Bible Behold, when we come into the land, tie this line of scarlet thread in the window which you used to let us down. Gather to yourself into the house your father, your mother, your brothers, and all your father’s household.
Joshua 2:19
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And it shall be, that whosoever shall go out of the doors of thy house into the street, his blood shall be upon his head, and we shall be guiltless: and whosoever shall be with thee in the house, his blood shall be on our head, if any hand be upon him.
King James And it shall be, that whosoever shall go out of the doors of thy house into the street, his blood shall be upon his head, and we will be guiltless: and whosoever shall be with thee in the house, his blood shall be on our head, if any hand be upon him.
World English Bible It shall be that whoever goes out of the doors of your house into the street, his blood will be on his head, and we will be guiltless. Whoever is with you in the house, his blood shall be on our head, if any hand is on him.
Joshua 2:20
American King James And if you utter this our business, then we will be quit of your oath which you have made us to swear.
American Standard Version But if thou utter this our business, then we shall be guiltless of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.
King James And if thou utter this our business, then we will be quit of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.
World English Bible But if you talk about this business of ours, then we shall be guiltless of your oath which you’ve made us to swear.”
Joshua 2:21
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And she said, According unto your words, so be it. And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window.
King James And she said, According unto your words, so be it. And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window.
World English Bible She said, “Let it be as you have said.” She sent them away, and they departed. Then she tied the scarlet line in the window.
Joshua 2:22
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And they went, and came unto the mountain, and abode there three days, until the pursuers were returned: and the pursuers sought them throughout all the way, but found them not.
King James And they went, and came unto the mountain, and abode there three days, until the pursuers were returned: and the pursuers sought them throughout all the way, but found them not.
World English Bible They went and came to the mountain, and stayed there three days, until the pursuers had returned. The pursuers sought them all along the way, but didn’t find them.
Joshua 2:23
American King James 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:
American Standard Version Then the two men returned, and descended from the mountain, and passed over, and came to Joshua the son of Nun; and they told him all that had befallen them.
King James 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:
World English Bible Then the two men returned, descended from the mountain, crossed the river, and came to Joshua the son of Nun. They told him all that had happened to them.
Joshua 2:24
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And they said unto Joshua, Truly Jehovah hath delivered into our hands all the land; and moreover all the inhabitants of the land do melt away before us.
King James And they said unto Joshua, Truly the LORD hath delivered into our hands all the land; for even all the inhabitants of the country do faint because of us.
World English Bible They said to Joshua, “Truly Yahweh has delivered all the land into our hands. Moreover, all the inhabitants of the land melt away before us.”