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II. Structure II. Structure

III. Original MeaningIII. Original Meaning

I. Basic Idea (Josh 2:1-24) I. Basic Idea (Josh 2:1-24)

KingdomKingdom

Heavenly Divine Regency

Worldwide Divine Regency

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How is the expansion of the Kingdom administered

throughout history?

How is the expansion of the Kingdom administered

throughout history?

Covenants Covenants

Yahweh administers his expanding Kingdom

through covenants.

Yahweh administers his expanding Kingdom

through covenants.

Divine BenevolenceDivine Benevolence

Human LoyaltyHuman Loyalty

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Biblical books apply covenant dynamics in a variety of ways

to specific situations to further the expansion of God’s Kingdom.

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the land especially in the areas of holy war, land

distribution and covenant renewal.

Describing Original Meaning through Literary AnalysisDescribing Original Meaning through Literary Analysis

Central Concerns of

Original Meaning of Joshua 2:1-24

Central Concerns of

Original Meaning of Joshua 2:1-24

ModernApplication

ModernApplication

AudienceAudience

WriterWriter

DocumentDocument

How does Joshua 2:1-24 contribute to the book’s original meaning?

How does Joshua 2:1-24 contribute to the book’s original meaning?

Literary Approach Joshua (11.2)Literary Approach Joshua (11.2)

Acknowledge the Integrality of

Form and Content

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JoshuaJoshua

Three Parts of Joshua (11.3)Three Parts of Joshua (11.3)

Covenant Life (Renewal) in the Land23:1 – 24:33

Inheritance of the Land13:1 – 22:34

Conquest of the Land1:1 – 12:24Conquest of the Land1:1 – 12:24

Conquest of the Land 1:1 – 12:24

Prototypical Battles2:1-8:34

Other Campaigns9:1-12:24

Divine Commission to War1:1-18

Conquest of Land (11.4) Conquest of Land (11.4)




Divine Commission to War1:1-18Prototypical Initial Battles2:1-8:34

Positive Model of Battle of Jericho2:1-6:27

Negative Model of Battle of Ai7:1-9:1

Prototypical Battles (11.5) Prototypical Battles (11.5)




Divine Commission to War1:1-18

Prototypical Initial Battles2:1-8:34

Positive Model of Battle of Jericho2:1-6:27

Negative Model of Battle of Ai7:1-9:1

Positive Model of Battle of Jericho

Covenant Made Between Spies and Rahab 2:1-24

Consecration for Battle 3:1-5:12

Fall of Jericho 5:13-6:21

Covenant Between Spies and Rahab Fulfilled 6:22-27

Battle for Jericho (11.6) Battle for Jericho (11.6)

Structure of Josh 2:1-24 (11.7)Structure of Josh 2:1-24 (11.7)

Spies are Sent by Joshua and Obey

2:1

Spies Protected by Rahab in City

2:2-7

Spies are Protected by Rahab Outside

the City2:15-22

Spies Return andReport to Joshua

2:23-24

Symmetry: Circular

Developmental

Symmetry: Circular

Developmental

Symmetry: Developmental

Symmetry: Developmental

Spies and Rahab Agree to Mutual

Loyalty2:8-14



2:2-7


Loyalty2:8-14


the City2:15-22


2:23-24


2:1

1a Spies sent by Joshua.1a Spies sent by Joshua.1a Spies sent by Joshua.1a Spies sent by Joshua.

1b Spies travel from Joshua. 1b Spies travel from Joshua. 1b Spies travel from Joshua. 1b Spies travel from Joshua.


2:1

1a Spies sent by Joshua.1a Spies sent by Joshua.1b Spies travel from Joshua. 1b Spies travel from Joshua.



Loyalty2:8-14


the City2:15-22


2:23-24


2:2-7

2 Spies reported to king. 2 Spies reported to king. 3 Spies requested by king.3 Spies requested by king.4a Spies had been hidden by Rahab. [Antecedent Action]4a Spies had been hidden by Rahab. [Antecedent Action]4b-5 Spies protected by Rahab.4b-5 Spies protected by Rahab.6 Spies had been hidden by Rahab. [Antecedent Action]6 Spies had been hidden by Rahab. [Antecedent Action]

7 Spies pursued by king’s men.7 Spies pursued by king’s men.


2:1


2:2-7






the City2:15-22


Loyalty2:8-14


2:23-24

8-14 Spies and Rahab agree.8-14 Spies and Rahab agree.


2:1



2:2-7




Loyalty2:8-14

8-14 Spies and Rahab agree.8-14 Spies and Rahab agree.



the City2:15-22


2:23-24

15 Spies escape by Rahab’s rope. 15 Spies escape by Rahab’s rope. 16-21a Spies and Rahab had agreed. [Antecedent Action] 16-21a Spies and Rahab had agreed. [Antecedent Action] 21b Spies sent away by Rahab. 21b Spies sent away by Rahab. 21c Rahab hangs scarlet cord. 21c Rahab hangs scarlet cord. 22 Spies hide in mountains. 22 Spies hide in mountains.


the City2:15-22

1a Spies sent by Joshua.1a Spies sent by Joshua.

8-14 Spies and Rahab agree. 8-14 Spies and Rahab agree.


Loyalty2:8-14

15 Spies escape by Rahab’s rope. 15 Spies escape by Rahab’s rope. 16-21a Spies and Rahab had agreed. [Antecedent Action] 16-21a Spies and Rahab had agreed. [Antecedent Action] 21b Spies sent away by Rahab. 21b Spies sent away by Rahab. 21c Rahab hangs scarlet cord. 21c Rahab hangs scarlet cord. 22 Spies hide in mountains. 22 Spies hide in mountains.



1b Spies travel from Joshua. 1b Spies travel from Joshua.


2:1

23 a Spies return to Joshua. 23 a Spies return to Joshua. 23 b -24 Spies report to Joshua. 23 b -24 Spies report to Joshua.


2:2-7


2:23-24


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AdumbratingDid the factual, moral, and

emotional issues of that world adumbrate or closely parallel

the world of the original audience?

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Describing Original Meaning (11.8)Describing Original Meaning (11.8)

EstablishingDid the factual, moral, and

emotional issues of that world establish the origins or

historically justify the worldof the original audience?

ModelingDid the factual, moral, and

emotional issues of that world provide models or examples for the original audience?

ObservationsObservations AnticipationsAnticipations ImplicationsImplications

MoralWhat moral

issues did the writerreport from that world?

EmotionalWhat emotional

issues did the writerreport from that world?

InformativeHow did the factual, moral, and emotional issues of that world

provide information about their world?

DirectiveHow did the factual, moral, and emotional issues of that worldMorally obligate them in their

world?

AffectiveHow did the factual, moral, and emotional issues of that world

provide affective considerations for their world?

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FactualJoshua and Israel

experienced the initial holy war, land

distribution, and covenantrenewal as directed by

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Original Meaning of Joshua (11.9)Original Meaning of Joshua (11.9)

EstablishingThe initial holy war, land

distribution, and covenant renewal established the legitimacy of

later generations continuing in those responsibilities.

ModelingThe successes and failures

of the holy war, land distribution, and covenant renewal served as positive

and negative models.

ObservationsObservations AnticipationsAnticipations ImplicationsImplications

MoralJoshua and Israel

were faithful and failingin holy war, land

distribution, and covenant renewal.

EmotionalJoshua and Israel

experienced a wide rangeof emotions (joy,

disappointment, fear, confidence etc.) in holy war,

land distribution , and covenant renewal.

InformativeThe initial holy war, land

distribution, and covenant renewal informed the

audience about their world.

DirectiveThe initial holy war, land

distribution, and covenant renewal directed the

responsibilities of the audience in their world.

AffectiveThe initial holy war, land

distribution, and covenant renewal triggered many kinds of affects in the

audience as they encountered their world.

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Original Meaning of Josh 2:1-24 (11.10)Original Meaning of Josh 2:1-24 (11.10)

F-Spies were sent and obeyed Joshua.

M-Spies were morally correct to obey.

E-Spies were firmly committed but uncertain of outcome..

2:1

F-Rahab protected spies in city.

M-Rahab was morally correct to deceive and to protect.

E-Rahab was courageous and king was anxious.

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F-Spies make covenant with converted Rahab.F-Spies make covenant with converted Rahab.

M-Spies and Rahab were morally correct in their actions. M-Spies and Rahab were morally correct in their actions. E-Rahab feared God and spies were grateful but uncertain.E-Rahab feared God and spies were grateful but uncertain.

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F-Spies escape safely because of Rahab.

M-Rahab is morally faithful to her agreement.

E-Rahab is hopeful that spies will be faithful.2:15

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F-Spies return with positive report.M-Spies were morally correct in their assess-ment because of faithfulness. E-Spies were confident in God’s victory over Jericho.

2:23

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I-Israel faces similar situations of military challenge as holy war continues.D-Israelites must follow wise and holy military strategies.A-Israel may be uncertain, but should remain committed.

I-Israel will encounter righteous Canaanites of ill repute who will betray the wicked for Israel.D- Israel should approve Canaanite holy courage.

A- Israel should be relieved / ashamed of times when acknowledged / failed to acknowledge holy Canaanites.

I-Israel will have opportunities to make covenants with converted Canaanites. I-Israel will have opportunities to make covenants with converted Canaanites. D-Israel should agree to protect righteous Canaanites but with conditions.D-Israel should agree to protect righteous Canaanites but with conditions.A-Israel should be cautious, but trusting of converted Canaanites.A-Israel should be cautious, but trusting of converted Canaanites.

I-Israel will have opportunities to test converted Canaanites.D-Israel should be willing to protect converted Canaanites.A-Israel should be cautious in agreements with converted Canaanites.

I-Israel faces the need to form faithful outlooks on battles as holy war continues.D-Israel should be faithful so that positive outlooks are legitimate. A-Israel can trust God to give victory over enemies when they are faithful and reflect on his care for them.

Establish/Model

Establish/Model

Establish/Model

Establish/Model

Establish/Model

Did Rahab break the Ninth Commandment?(Legal Deception vs. Deception in General)

Examples to Consider

MidwivesEx 1:19ff

Samuel1 Sam 16:1ff:

Spirit2 Chr 18:18ff

Approaches

Formalistic Deontology

Hierarchical Deontology

Contextual Deontology

Did Rahab break prohitibitions against lying?

Moral Question (11.11)Moral Question (11.11)

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