25. But Joshua let Rahab the harlot live—Rahab and her father’s household and everyone connected to her. She is still alive and well in Israel because she hid the agents whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho.
26. Joshua swore a solemn oath at that time:Cursed before God is the manwho sets out to rebuild this city Jericho.He’ll pay for the foundation with his firstborn son,he’ll pay for the gates with his youngest son.
27. God was with Joshua. He became famous all over the land.