Holy Scripture
Joshua 2:5
A church father on this verse
“On account of her faith and hospitality, Rahab the harlot was saved. For when spies were sent by Joshua, the son of Nun, to Jericho, the king of the country ascertained that they had come to spy out their land, and sent men to seize them, in order that, when taken, they might be put to death. But the hospitable Rahab…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
5but when the gate was shut in the evening, the men went out; I know not whither they are gone: follow after them, if ye may overtake them.
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3And the king of Jericho sent and spoke to Rahab, saying, Bring out the men that entered into thy house this night; for they are come to spy out the land.
4And the woman took the two men and hid them; and she spoke to the messengers, saying, The men came in to me,
— Joshua 2:5 —
6But she had brought them up upon the house, and hid them in the flax stalks that were spread by her on the house.
7And the men followed after them in the way to Jordan to the fords; and the gate was shut.