Joshua chapt 2 - 6
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In the King James version
the word - Rahab - appears 10 times
In the Bible, her name was 'Rahab'. At Joshua chapters 2 through 6, Rahab was instrumental in helping the Israelites in their conquest of Jericho. She hid the two spies that Joshua had sent to spy out the land. And yes, she is the same Rahab mentioned in the lineage of Jesus Christ. Interestingly, Rahab and Bath-sheba were the not Israelite women, but they purified themselves and became Hebrew by marriage. Jesus' earthly mother Mary was the only Jewish woman mentioned in the Bible as an ancestress.
Rahab was a canaanite prostiture living within the city of Jericho.
No. There is no indication that they are.
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In the genealogy of Jesus which is in Matthew 1.
Strong's Concordance of the Bible list Rahab's name appearing 10 times and as Rachab one time.
In the Bible, her name was 'Rahab'. At Joshua chapters 2 through 6, Rahab was instrumental in helping the Israelites in their conquest of Jericho. She hid the two spies that Joshua had sent to spy out the land. And yes, she is the same Rahab mentioned in the lineage of Jesus Christ. Interestingly, Rahab and Bath-sheba were the not Israelite women, but they purified themselves and became Hebrew by marriage. Jesus' earthly mother Mary was the only Jewish woman mentioned in the Bible as an ancestress.
Rahab was a canaanite prostiture living within the city of Jericho.
Oh, isn't that an interesting question! Rahab was actually a woman mentioned in the Bible, known for helping the Israelite spies. The Bible doesn't specify her race or ethnicity, but what's important to remember is that we are all unique and valued individuals, no matter our background or appearance. Let's focus on spreading kindness and understanding to everyone we meet, just like Rahab did.
They returned from Rahab after three days (Joshua 2).
No. There is no indication that they are.
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Rahab in the Bible has no specified race. As she was an indigenous resident of Jericho, she would likely be Olive-Colored like we see in Lebanon today.However, since many paintings and drawings about the Bible come from Europe, Rahab is represented as being White regardless of its authenticity.
In the genealogy of Jesus which is in Matthew 1.
Joshua 6:22,23 ,25
Rahab was the mother of Boaz by Salmon, Boaz had Ruth as his wife and begat Obed. Although this is stated as such in the NIV, the KJV is much clearer. The record is seen also in Ruth, regarding her marriage to Boaz and having son Obed. Rahab, the harlot, was in the ancestry of Boaz, of David and of Jesus Christ. This was because she turned to believe in the true God of Israel, while the rest of her city rejected Him.
It is not mentioned in The Bible.