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And we know what you did to Sihon and Og, the two Amorite kings east of the Jordan River, whose people you completely destroyed. <a href="/esv/joshua/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> For we have heard how the LORD 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 Og, whom you devoted to destruction. <a href="/bsb/joshua/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For we have heard how the LORD dried up the waters of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites across the Jordan, whom you devoted to destruction. <a href="/kjv/joshua/2.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/joshua/2.htm">New King James Version</a> 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 who were on the other side of the Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom you utterly destroyed. <a href="/nasb_/joshua/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For we have heard how the LORD 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 Og, whom you utterly destroyed. <a href="/nasb/joshua/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For we have heard how the LORD 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 Og, whom you utterly destroyed. <a href="/nasb77/joshua/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For we have heard how the LORD 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 Og, whom you utterly destroyed. <a href="/lsb/joshua/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> 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 Og, whom you devoted to destruction. <a href="/amp/joshua/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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 who were beyond the Jordan [on the east], to Sihon and Og, whom you utterly destroyed. <a href="/csb/joshua/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two Amorite kings you completely destroyed across the Jordan. <a href="/hcsb/joshua/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For we have heard how the LORD dried up the waters of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two Amorite kings you completely destroyed across the Jordan. <a href="/asv/joshua/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/joshua/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> We heard how the LORD dried up the Red Sea so you could leave Egypt. And we heard how you destroyed Sihon and Og, those two Amorite kings east of the Jordan River. <a href="/erv/joshua/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> For we have heard how the LORD 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 Jordan, unto Sihon and to Og, whom ye utterly destroyed. <a href="/gwt/joshua/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We've heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red Sea in front of you when you left Egypt. We've also heard what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites, who ruled east of the Jordan River. We've heard how you destroyed them for the LORD. <a href="/gnt/joshua/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> We have heard how the LORD dried up the Red Sea in front of you when you were leaving Egypt. We have also heard how you killed Sihon and Og, the two Amorite kings east of the Jordan. <a href="/isv/joshua/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> because we heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Reed Sea right in front of you as you were coming out of Egypt, and what you did to the two kings of the Amorites who were on the other side of the Jordan River—to Sihon and Og—whom you completely destroyed. <a href="/msb/joshua/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For we have heard how the LORD dried up the waters of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites across the Jordan, whom you devoted to destruction. <a href="/net/joshua/2.htm">NET Bible</a> For we heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red Sea before you when you left Egypt and how you annihilated the two Amorite kings, Sihon and Og, on the other side of the Jordan. <a href="/nheb/joshua/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Sea at the End 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. <a href="/wbt/joshua/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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 to the two kings of the Amorites, that were on the other side of Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom ye utterly destroyed. <a href="/web/joshua/2.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/joshua/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For we have heard how YHWH dried up the waters of the Red Sea at your presence, in your going out of Egypt, and that which you have done to the two kings of the Amorite who [are] beyond the Jordan; to Sihon and to Og whom you devoted. <a href="/ylt/joshua/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> For we have heard how Jehovah dried up the waters of the Red Sea at your presence, in your going out of Egypt, and that which ye have done to the two kings of the Amorite who are beyond the Jordan; to Sihon and to Og whom ye devoted. <a href="/slt/joshua/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For we heard that Jehovah dried up the water of the sea of sedge from before you, in your coming out of Egypt; and what ye did to the two kings of the Amorites that were upon the other side of Jordan, to Sihon and to Og, whom ye destroyed them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/joshua/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> We have heard that the Lord dried up the water of the Red Sea at your going in, when you came out of Egypt: and what things you did to the two kings of the Amorrhites, that were beyond the Jordan: Sehon and Og whom you slew. <a href="/cpdv/joshua/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> We have heard that the Lord dried up the water of the Red Sea upon your arrival, when you were departing from Egypt, and we heard of the things that you did to the two kings of the Amorites, who were beyond the Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom you put to death. <a href="/nabre/joshua/2.htm">New American Bible</a> For we have heard how the LORD dried up the waters of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites beyond the Jordan, whom you destroyed under the ban. <a href="/nrsvce/joshua/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For we have heard how the LORD 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 that were beyond the Jordan, to Sihon and Og, whom you utterly destroyed.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/joshua/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For we have heard how the LORD dried up the waters of the Red Sea before you, when you came out of Egypt; and what you did to the two kings of the Amorites, to Sihon and Og, whom you utterly destroyed. <a href="/hpbt/joshua/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Because we have heard that LORD JEHOVAH dried up the waters of the Sea of Reeds from before you when you went out from Egypt, and what you did to the two Kings of the Amorites, Sihon and Og, whom you destroyed<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/joshua/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For we have heard how the LORD 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. <a href="/sep/joshua/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For we have heard that the Lord God dried up the Red Sea before you, when ye came out of the land of Egypt, and all that he did to the two kings of the Amorites, who were beyond Jordan, to Seon and Og, whom ye utterly destroyed. <a href="/parallel/joshua/2-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=288" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/joshua/2.htm">The Promise to Rahab</a> …9and said to them, “I know that the LORD has given you this land and that the fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of you. 10<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·ma‘·nū (V-Qal-Perf-1cp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">we have heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">how</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3001.htm" title="3001: hō·w·ḇîš (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To be dry, dried up, or withered. A primitive root; to be ashamed, confused or disappointed; also to dry up or wither.">dried up</a> <a href="/hebrew/4325.htm" title="4325: mê (N-mpc) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen.">the waters</a> <a href="/hebrew/5488.htm" title="5488: sūp̄ (N-ms) -- Reeds, rushes. Probably of Egyptian origin; a reed, especially the papyrus.">of the Red</a> <a href="/hebrew/3220.htm" title="3220: yam- (N-msc) -- A sea or large body of water; specifically, the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river.">Sea</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê·ḵem (Prep-m:: N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: bə·ṣê·ṯə·ḵem (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 2mp) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">when you came out</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: mim·miṣ·rā·yim (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">of Egypt,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: wa·’ă·šer (Conj-w:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">and what</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ă·śî·ṯem (V-Qal-Perf-2mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">you did</a> <a href="/hebrew/5511.htm" title="5511: lə·sî·ḥōn (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- A king of the Amorites. Or Ciychon; from the same as Cuwach; tempestuous; Sichon, an Amoritish king.">to Sihon</a> <a href="/hebrew/5747.htm" title="5747: ū·lə·‘ō·wḡ (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- King of Bashan. Probably from uwg; round; Og, a king of Bashan.">and Og,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: liš·nê (Prep-l:: Number-mdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">the two</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: mal·ḵê (N-mpc) -- King. From malak; a king.">kings</a> <a href="/hebrew/567.htm" title="567: hā·’ĕ·mō·rî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps mountain dwellers, a Canaanite tribe. ">of the Amorites</a> <a href="/hebrew/5676.htm" title="5676: bə·‘ê·ḇer (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Region across or beyond, side. From abar; properly, a region across; but used only adverbially on the opposite side.">across</a> <a href="/hebrew/3383.htm" title="3383: hay·yar·dên (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- The principal river of Pal. From yarad; a descender; Jarden, the principal river of Palestine.">the Jordan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">whom</a> <a href="/hebrew/2763.htm" title="2763: he·ḥĕ·ram·tem (V-Hifil-Perf-2mp) -- A primitive root; to seclude; specifically to devote to religious uses; physical and reflexive, to be blunt as to the nose.">you devoted to destruction.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·w·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> 11When we heard this, our hearts melted and everyone’s courage failed because of you, for the LORD your God is God in the heavens above and on the earth below.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/14-21.htm">Exodus 14:21-31</a> Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. / And the Egyptians chased after them—all Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and horsemen—and followed them into the sea. ... <a href="/numbers/21-21.htm">Numbers 21:21-35</a> Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, saying, / “Let us pass through your land. We will not turn aside into any field or vineyard, or drink water from any well. We will stay on the King’s Highway until we have passed through your territory.” / But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to confront Israel in the wilderness. When he came to Jahaz, he fought against Israel. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/2-24.htm">Deuteronomy 2:24-37</a> “Arise, set out, and cross the Arnon Valley. See, I have delivered into your hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land. Begin to take possession of it and engage him in battle. / This very day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon all the nations under heaven. They will hear the reports of you and tremble in anguish because of you.” / So from the Wilderness of Kedemoth I sent messengers with an offer of peace to Sihon king of Heshbon, saying, ... <a href="/deuteronomy/3-1.htm">Deuteronomy 3:1-11</a> Then we turned and went up the road to Bashan, and Og king of Bashan and his whole army came out to meet us in battle at Edrei. / But the LORD said to me, “Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, along with all his people and his land. Do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.” / So the LORD our God also delivered Og king of Bashan and his whole army into our hands. We struck them down until no survivor was left. ... <a href="/psalms/136-13.htm">Psalm 136:13-15</a> He divided the Red Sea in two His loving devotion endures forever. / and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever. / but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His loving devotion endures forever. <a href="/psalms/135-10.htm">Psalm 135:10-12</a> He struck down many nations and slaughtered mighty kings: / Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan. / He gave their land as an inheritance, as a heritage to His people Israel. <a href="/nehemiah/9-9.htm">Nehemiah 9:9-11</a> You saw the affliction of our fathers in Egypt; You heard their cry at the Red Sea. / You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, all his officials, and all the people of his land, for You knew they had acted with arrogance against our fathers. You made a name for Yourself that endures to this day. / You divided the sea before them, and they crossed through it on dry ground. You hurled their pursuers into the depths like a stone into raging waters. <a href="/hebrews/11-29.htm">Hebrews 11:29</a> By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned. <a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Hebrews 11:31</a> By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient. <a href="/james/2-25.htm">James 2:25</a> In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute justified by her actions when she welcomed the spies and sent them off on another route? <a href="/acts/7-36.htm">Acts 7:36</a> He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-1.htm">1 Corinthians 10:1-2</a> I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. <a href="/revelation/15-3.htm">Revelation 15:3</a> and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! <a href="/isaiah/51-10.htm">Isaiah 51:10</a> Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over? <a href="/isaiah/63-12.htm">Isaiah 63:12-13</a> who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.For we<a href="/joshua/4-24.htm">Joshua 4:24</a> That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that it is mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever.<a href="/exodus/14-21.htm">Exodus 14:21-31</a> And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided… <a href="/exodus/15-14.htm">Exodus 15:14-16</a> The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on the inhabitants of Palestina… what ye did<a href="/numbers/21-21.htm">Numbers 21:21-35</a> And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying, … <a href="/deuteronomy/2-30.htm">Deuteronomy 2:30-37</a> But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass by him: for the LORD thy God hardened his spirit, and made his heart obstinate, that he might deliver him into thy hand, as appeareth this day… <a href="/deuteronomy/3-1.htm">Deuteronomy 3:1-8</a> Then we turned, and went up the way to Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan came out against us, he and all his people, to battle at Edrei… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/31-4.htm">Amorites</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-4.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/numbers/11-6.htm">Dried</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-11.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-49.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/joshua/2-7.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-4.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-4.htm">Og</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-42.htm">Red</a> <a href="/joshua/1-4.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/joshua/1-15.htm">Side</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-4.htm">Sihon</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-29.htm">Utterly</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-11.htm">Water</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/3-10.htm">Amorites</a> <a href="/joshua/6-21.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/joshua/4-23.htm">Dried</a> <a href="/joshua/5-4.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/joshua/2-11.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/joshua/3-1.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/joshua/5-1.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/joshua/9-10.htm">Og</a> <a href="/joshua/2-21.htm">Red</a> <a href="/joshua/3-16.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/joshua/2-15.htm">Side</a> <a href="/joshua/9-10.htm">Sihon</a> <a href="/joshua/6-21.htm">Utterly</a> <a href="/joshua/2-24.htm">Water</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 2</div>1. <a href="/joshua/2-1.htm">Rahab receives and conceals the two spies sent from Shittim</a> 8. <a href="/joshua/2-8.htm">The covenant between her and them</a> 23. <a href="/joshua/2-23.htm">Their return and description of events</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It signifies God's power and faithfulness in delivering His people from slavery in Egypt. The crossing of the Red Sea is a type of baptism, symbolizing the transition from bondage to freedom. This event is referenced throughout Scripture, including in Psalms and the New Testament, as a testament to God's mighty acts. The drying up of the waters also prefigures the crossing of the Jordan River, emphasizing God's continued guidance and provision.and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites across the Jordan This part of the verse refers to Israel's victories over Sihon and Og, which are recorded in <a href="/numbers/21.htm">Numbers 21</a> and <a href="/deuteronomy/2.htm">Deuteronomy 2-3</a>. These victories were significant as they demonstrated God's promise to give Israel the land of Canaan. Sihon and Og were formidable opponents, and their defeat served as a warning to other nations. The Amorites were known for their strength and fortified cities, making these victories a testament to God's power working through Israel.whom you devoted to destruction The phrase "devoted to destruction" refers to the Hebrew concept of "herem," which means to completely destroy or consecrate something to God. This was a common practice in ancient warfare, especially in the context of divine judgment. In the case of Sihon and Og, their destruction was commanded by God as part of His judgment against the wickedness of the Amorites. This action also served to purify the land for Israel's inheritance, ensuring that the influence of idolatry and immorality would not corrupt the Israelites. This concept is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are called to put to death the deeds of the flesh.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant God of Israel, who performs mighty acts on behalf of His people. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_red_sea.htm">The Red Sea</a> The body of water that God miraculously parted to allow the Israelites to escape from Egypt. 3. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The land of bondage from which the Israelites were delivered. 4. <a href="/topical/s/sihon_and_og.htm">Sihon and Og</a> Kings of the Amorites who opposed Israel and were defeated by them. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_amorites.htm">The Amorites</a> A group of people living in Canaan, known for their opposition to Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a> The account of the Red Sea and the defeat of Sihon and Og reminds us of God's unwavering faithfulness to His promises. Just as He delivered Israel, He is faithful to deliver us from our trials. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_testimony.htm">The Power of Testimony</a> Rahab's acknowledgment of God's deeds shows the impact of testimony. Our lives and words should testify to God's greatness, influencing others to recognize His power. <a href="/topical/f/fear_of_the_lord.htm">Fear of the Lord</a> The fear that fell upon the inhabitants of Canaan due to God's mighty acts serves as a reminder of the reverence due to God. We should live in awe of His power and holiness. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> The events demonstrate God's control over nature and nations. Trusting in His sovereignty gives us peace amidst uncertainty. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_faith.htm">Courage in Faith</a> Rahab's faith, despite her background, shows that God honors those who trust in Him. We are called to step out in faith, even when it seems risky.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 2</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_deut._11_2-7_events.htm">In Deuteronomy 11:2–7, where is the historical or archeological evidence for the miraculous events described in Egypt and the Red Sea? </a> <a href="/q/why_is_rahab_saved_by_faith_and_works.htm">Why does Hebrews 11:31 say Rahab was saved "by faith," while James 2:25 says she was saved by her "works"?</a> <a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_the_red_sea_parting.htm">Psalm 136:13–15 describes parting the Red Sea; is there credible historical or archaeological evidence supporting such an event? </a> <a href="/q/who_was_og,_king_of_bashan.htm">Who was Og, King of Bashan?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - For we have heard how the Lord dried up the water of the Red Sea for you. Rahab uses the word יְהֹוָה. Whether this name were known to her or not, she knew what was signified by it, the one only self-existent God (since יהוה is clearly derived from הָיָה or הָוָה to be), the Author of all things, visible and invisible (see ver. 11). The Red Sea. Brugsch, in his 'History of Egypt,' denies that יַם־סוּפ should be rendered 'Red Sea,' and affirms that this error of the LXX. interpreters has been the source of endless misapprehensions. יַם־סוּפ is an Egyptian word signifying flags or rushes, which abound not only in the Red Sea, but in the marshes on the shores of the Mediterranean, as, in fact, in all low-lying lands. It is here, according to Brugsch, in a treacherous and well-nigh impassable country, near that Serbonian bog, "where armies whole have sunk" (Milton, 'Paradise Lost,' Book H., line 594), that we are to look for the victorious passage of Moses, and the destruction of Pharaoh and his host. The סוּפ or rushes were to be found in the Nile, as <a href="/exodus/2-9.htm">Exodus 2:9, 5</a> shows (cf. <a href="/isaiah/19-6.htm">Isaiah 19:6</a>). So that יַם־סוּפ by no means necessarily implies the Red Sea. Yet on the other hand we may remember, with the Edinburgh Reviewer (July, 1879), that the coastline of Palestine and of the delta of the Nile has undergone considerable changes during the historic period, and that the land has, during that period, largely encroached on the sea. Sihon and Og. As we read in <a href="/numbers/21.htm">Numbers 21</a>. and <a href="/deuteronomy/2.htm">Deuteronomy 2, 3</a>. Whom ye utterly destroyed. Rather, devoted to utter destruction (see <a href="/joshua/6-21.htm">Joshua 6:21</a>). Rahab seems to be aware that the extermination of these nations was in fulfilment of a Divine sentence. <a href="/commentaries/joshua/2-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction we have heard שָׁמַ֗עְנוּ (šā·ma‘·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently how אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֜ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel dried up הוֹבִ֨ישׁ (hō·w·ḇîš) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3001.htm">Strong's 3001: </a> To be ashamed, confused, disappointed, to dry up, wither the waters מֵ֤י (mê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4325.htm">Strong's 4325: </a> Water, juice, urine, semen of the Red סוּף֙ (sūp̄) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5488.htm">Strong's 5488: </a> A reed, the papyrus Sea יַם־ (yam-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3220.htm">Strong's 3220: </a> A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin before you מִפְּנֵיכֶ֔ם (mip·pə·nê·ḵem) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face when you came out בְּצֵאתְכֶ֖ם (bə·ṣê·ṯə·ḵem) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim of Egypt, מִמִּצְרָ֑יִם (mim·miṣ·rā·yim) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa and what וַאֲשֶׁ֣ר (wa·’ă·šer) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you did עֲשִׂיתֶ֡ם (‘ă·śî·ṯem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make to Sihon לְסִיחֹ֣ן (lə·sî·ḥōn) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5511.htm">Strong's 5511: </a> Sihon -- a king of the Amorites and Og, וּלְע֔וֹג (ū·lə·‘ō·wḡ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5747.htm">Strong's 5747: </a> Og -- king of Bashan the two לִשְׁנֵי֩ (liš·nê) Preposition-l | Number - mdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) kings מַלְכֵ֨י (mal·ḵê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of the Amorites הָאֱמֹרִ֜י (hā·’ĕ·mō·rî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_567.htm">Strong's 567: </a> Amorites -- perhaps 'mountain dwellers', a Canaanite tribe across בְּעֵ֤בֶר (bə·‘ê·ḇer) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5676.htm">Strong's 5676: </a> A region across, on the opposite side the Jordan, הַיַּרְדֵּן֙ (hay·yar·dên) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3383.htm">Strong's 3383: </a> Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine whom אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you completely destroyed. הֶחֱרַמְתֶּ֖ם (he·ḥĕ·ram·tem) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2763.htm">Strong's 2763: </a> To seclude, to devote to religious uses, to be blunt as to the nose <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/2-10.htm">Joshua 2:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/joshua/2-10.htm">Joshua 2:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/joshua/2-10.htm">Joshua 2:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/joshua/2-10.htm">Joshua 2:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/joshua/2-10.htm">Joshua 2:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/2-10.htm">Joshua 2:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/2-10.htm">Joshua 2:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/2-10.htm">Joshua 2:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/2-10.htm">Joshua 2:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/joshua/2-10.htm">Joshua 2:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/joshua/2-10.htm">OT History: Joshua 2:10 For we have heard how Yahweh dried (Josh. 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