Joshua 2:8

And before they were laid down, she came up unto them upon the roof;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Joshua 2:8

BSB

Before the spies lay down for the night, Rahab went up on the roof

AKJV

And before they were laid down, she came up to them on the roof;

CPDV

Those who were hiding had not yet fallen asleep, and behold, the woman went up to them, and she said:

ERV

And before they were laid down, she came up unto them upon the roof;

NHEB

Before they had lain down, she came up to them on the roof;

SMT

And before they will lie down; and she went up to them upon the roof;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Joshua 2:8

AndbeforetheywerelaiddownH7901VerbshecameupH5927VerbuntothemupontheroofH1406Noun Masculine

Commentary for Joshua 2:8

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Overview of Joshua 2:8

Summary

Shelter provider approaches hidden guests at nightfall

Place

Jericho rooftop

Event

Rahab approaches resting spies

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC