Joshua Sends Spies to Canaan

Jul 15, 2026

This document details the biblical account of Joshua sending two spies to scout the land of Canaan, specifically the city of Jericho, following the death of Moses. The narrative, drawn from Joshua 1-2, describes Joshua's commissioning by the Lord to lead the Israelites into the promised land, encouraging him to be strong. The spies arrive in Jericho and seek refuge in the house of Rahab, a prostitute. Rahab then conceals the spies from the king of Jericho, demonstrating her faith and protection by hiding them under drying flax on her roof. The text highlights Rahab's pivotal role in aiding the Israelite mission by protecting the spies from discovery. This narrative is presented as content for a title slide in a Story Producer App, with various title suggestions provided for the story of Joshua's spies and Rahab's help. The story emphasizes themes of faith, courage, and divine guidance as the Israelites prepare to enter Canaan.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryReligion & Spirituality

FormatPDF

Pages31

Reading Time1 h 18 min

Joshua Sends Spies to Canaan

Scripture Reference: Joshua 1-2

The Lord's Command to Joshua

Joshua Sends Spies to Jericho

Rahab Hides the Spies

FAQs

What was the main objective of Joshua sending spies to Canaan?

Joshua sent two spies to secretly explore the land of Canaan and specifically the city of Jericho to assess the strength of its people and walls.

Who helped the spies in Jericho and why was it significant?

A woman named Rahab, a prostitute whose house was built into the city wall, hid the spies. Her actions were significant as they protected the men from the king of Jericho.

What biblical passage does this account come from?

This account is based on the biblical passages Joshua 1-2 and Deuteronomy 31:3.

What encouragement did Joshua receive from the Lord?

The Lord told Joshua to be strong and not to be afraid, assuring him that the Lord would be with him everywhere he would go.

Jul 15, 2026

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