Joshua 2:6

But she had brought them up to the roof of the house, and hid them with the stalks of flax, which she had laid in order upon the roof.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Joshua 2:6

BSB

(But Rahab had taken them up to the roof and hidden them among the stalks of flax that she had laid out there.)

AKJV

But she had brought them up to the roof of the house, and hid them with the stalks of flax, which she had laid in order on the roof.

CPDV

But she caused the men to ascend to the roof of her house, and she covered them with the stalks of flax that were there.

ERV

But she had brought them up to the roof, and hid them with the stalks of flax, which she had laid in order upon the roof.

NHEB

But she had brought them up to the roof, and hid them with the stalks of flax, which she had laid in order on the roof.

SMT

And she brought them up to the roof, and she will hide them in woody flax arranged by her upon the roof.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Joshua 2:6

ButshehadbroughtthemupH5927VerbtotheroofH1406Noun MasculineofthehouseandhidH2934VerbthemwiththestalksH6086Noun MasculineofflaxH6593Noun FemininewhichshehadlaidinorderH6186VerbupontheroofH1406Noun Masculine

Commentary for Joshua 2:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Joshua 2:6

Summary

Concealment location hidden with harvested plant material

Place

Jericho

Event

Spies hidden in flax stalks

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC