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Rahab: The Savior of the Spies Who Joined Israel (+Quiz)
Spies on the roof, a scarlet cord in the window, and the rescue of an entire household.
Rahab of Jericho risked her life to save Joshua's spies, and in the merit of her faith she and her father's house were spared. Her story, in the Book of Joshua, is a story of repentance and joining - and one of the most intriguing figures in Bible quizzes.
▶ Play now: the Rahab quiz — 50 questions per level
The Spies in Jericho
Before the conquest of the land, Joshua sent two spies to Jericho. They came to the house of Rahab, and the king of Jericho sought to hand them over. Rahab risked her life and hid them on the roof beneath stalks of flax.
Recognition of the God of Israel
Rahab declared a surprising faith: "For the Lord your God, He is God in heaven above and on earth below." She had heard of the parting of the Red Sea and of Israel's victories, and understood that the land had been given to them.
The Scarlet Cord
Rahab lowered the spies by a rope from the window and asked them to save her family. They instructed her to tie a scarlet (red) cord in the window - a sign by which her house would be spared on the day of conquest.
The Rescue of the Family
When Jericho fell, Rahab and all her father's house were saved - in the merit of her kindness and her faith. "And she dwelt among Israel." One who had been a foreigner in an enemy city became part of the people of Israel.
A Symbol of Repentance
Rahab became a symbol of repentance and joining by choice. Tradition tells that prophets and priests descended from her. Her story teaches that faith and good deeds open the gates of belonging to the people.
Play the Rahab quiz
Bible Quiz now has a dedicated Rahab quiz — real questions from the bank across five difficulty levels, 50 questions per level, from the easy questions up to the "Super-Rabbi" level with exact verses and numbers. You can also reach it from the character area or the game screen, via the "by hero" button.
FAQ
Who was Rahab?
A woman from Jericho who hid Joshua's spies and saved them at the risk of her life.
What was Rahab's sign of rescue?
A scarlet (red) cord she tied in the window, by which her house was spared in the conquest of Jericho.
Why did Rahab save the spies?
Because she believed that the Lord, the God of Israel, had given them the land.
What became of Rahab?
She and her father's house were saved and joined the people of Israel.