Rahab Hides the Spies

Rahab stands within the wall of Jericho, her face turned toward danger as she protects the Israelite spies sent by Joshua. The sheltered interior and distant figure in the doorway evoke the secrecy of Joshua 2, when Rahab concealed the men from the king of Jericho and then confessed faith in the God of Israel. Her red covering and the story’s scarlet cord point to covenant mercy, a sign by which her household would be spared when judgment came upon the city. This artwork emphasizes Rahab’s courageous faith, her hospitality to God’s messengers, and the grace that brings an outsider into the unfolding promise of Israel.