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11 We heard this, and our hearts[a] melted, and no courage was left in anyone[b] because of your presence. For Yahweh your God is God in the heavens above and on the earth below. 12 So then please swear to me by Yahweh, because I have shown loyalty to you,[c] and you will also show loyalty[d] to my family.[e] You must give me a sign of good faith,[f] 13 and you will spare my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and all that belongs to them; you will deliver our lives from death.”

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Footnotes

  1. Joshua 2:11 Hebrew “heart”
  2. Joshua 2:11 Literally “a spirit no longer stood in anyone”
  3. Joshua 2:12 Literally “I have done with you a loyal love”
  4. Joshua 2:12 Literally “you will do … loyal love”
  5. Joshua 2:12 Literally “with the house of my father”
  6. Joshua 2:12 Or “faithfulness”

11 When we heard of it, our hearts melted in fear(A) and everyone’s courage failed(B) because of you,(C) for the Lord your God(D) is God in heaven above and on the earth(E) below.

12 “Now then, please swear to me(F) by the Lord that you will show kindness(G) to my family, because I have shown kindness to you. Give me a sure sign(H) 13 that you will spare the lives of my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and all who belong to them(I)—and that you will save us from death.”

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