Joshua 2:1

Joshua 2:1 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

1Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim. “Go, look over the land,” he said, “especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

1Then Joshua the son of Nun sent two men as spies secretly from Shittim, saying, “Go, view the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute whose name was Rahab, and rested there.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

1Then Joshua the son of Nun sent two men as spies secretly from Shittim, saying, “Go, view the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and came into the house of a harlot whose name was Rahab, and lodged there.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

1Joshua the son of Nun sent two men as scouts secretly from Shittim, saying, “Go, view the land, especially 2:1 Jericho, an oasis near the Jordan River, is believed to be one of the world’s oldest inhabited sites. Its name is derived from the Hebrew word for “moon,” implying that it may have been a center of worship for various lunar gods.Jericho [the walled city].” So they went and came to the house of a prostitute named Rahab, and lodged there.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

1 Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim,2:1 Or Acacia Grove saying, “Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

1Joshua, the son of Nun, sent two spies from Shittim. He sent them in secret. He said to them, “Go and look over the land. Most of all, check out Jericho.” So they went to Jericho. They stayed at the house of a prostitute. Her name was Rahab.

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