Joshua 2:12-21

12“Now swear to me by the Lord that you will be kind to me and my family since I have helped you. Give me some guarantee that

13when Jericho is conquered, you will let me live, along with my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and all their families.”

14“We offer our own lives as a guarantee for your safety,” the men agreed. “If you don’t betray us, we will keep our promise and be kind to you when the Lord gives us the land.”

15Then, since Rahab’s house was built into the town wall, she let them down by a rope through the window.

16“Escape to the hill country,” she told them. “Hide there for three days from the men searching for you. Then, when they have returned, you can go on your way.”

17Before they left, the men told her, “We will be bound by the oath we have taken only if you follow these instructions.

18When we come into the land, you must leave this scarlet rope hanging from the window through which you let us down. And all your family members—your father, mother, brothers, and all your relatives—must be here inside the house.

19If they go out into the street and are killed, it will not be our fault. But if anyone lays a hand on people inside this house, we will accept the responsibility for their death.

20If you betray us, however, we are not bound by this oath in any way.”

21“I accept your terms,” she replied. And she sent them on their way, leaving the scarlet rope hanging from the window.