Purpose of the Spies in Yehoshua 2/2
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Purpose of the Spies in Yehoshua 2
Exegetical Approaches
Morale Boosting Mission
The spies were sent to gauge the low morale of the Canaanites, and thereby boost the confidence of the Israelite fighting force.
The spies' report – Ralbag supports his claim from the fact that the spies' report focused exclusively on the fear of the Canaanites and did not include any military information. Nonetheless, if the purpose was to encourage the nation, it is surprising that the report was given only to Yehoshua. Ralbag might repsond that
Biblical parallels – Ralbag compares the mission to Gidon's visit to the Midyanite camp in Shofetim 7, whose sole purpose was also only to instill confidence.
"חֶרֶשׁ"
Why visit Rachav?
Why sleep over?
Purpose of red cord
House in the wall?
Conditions of oath
Military Mission
The spies were sent on a military mission
