And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two young men to spy [the land], saying, Go up and view the land; especially Jericho. And the two young men went and entered into Jericho; and they entered into the house of a harlot, whose name [was] Rahab, and lodged there.

Salmon begot Boaz by Rahab, Boaz begot Obed by Ruth, Obed begot Jesse,

Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said to Him, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Assuredly I say to you, that tax collectors and harlots enter the kingdom of God before you.

But someone will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith [apart] from your works, and I will show you my faith by means of my works.

Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by means of his works faith was made perfect?

And it shall come to pass that whoever shall go outside the door of your house, his guilt shall be upon him, and we shall be freed of this your oath; and we will be responsible for all that shall be found with you in your house.

And she said to them, Let it be according to your word. And she sent them out, and they departed.

And the city shall be devoted, it and all things that are in it, to the Lord of hosts: only save Rahab the harlot, and everything in her house.

And Joshua said to the two young men who had acted as spies, Go into the house of the woman, and bring her out from there, and all that she has.

And the city was burned with fire,with all the things that were in it: only of the silver, gold, brass, and iron, they gave to be brought into the treasury of the Lord.

By faith the prositute Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace.