Joshua 2:12-21

12So now, promise me this with an oath sworn in the Lord’s name. Because I have shown allegiance to you, show allegiance to my family. Give me a solemn pledge

13that you will spare the lives of my father, mother, brothers, sisters, and all who belong to them, and rescue us from death.”

14The men said to her, “If you die, may we die too! If you do not report what we’ve been up to, then, when the Lord hands the land over to us, we will show unswerving allegiance to you.”

15Then Rahab let them down by a rope through the window. (Her house was built as part of the city wall; she lived in the wall.)

16She told them, “Head to the hill country, so the ones chasing you don’t find you. Hide from them there for three days, long enough for those chasing you to return. Then you can be on your way.”

17The men said to her, “We are not bound by this oath you made us swear unless the following conditions are met:

18When we invade the land, tie this red rope in the window through which you let us down, and gather together in your house your father, mother, brothers, and all who live in your father’s house.

19Anyone who leaves your house will be responsible for his own death – we are innocent in that case! But if anyone with you in the house is harmed, we will be responsible.

20If you should report what we’ve been up to, we are not bound by this oath you made us swear.”

21She said, “I agree to these conditions.” She sent them on their way and then tied the red rope in the window.