Rahab the Harlot of Jericho

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In the name of allah our creator , god of Abraham , Moses , Jacob , Jesus and all prophets




Rahab means ‘open wide’. This may imply she was a prostitute, but also that she had many children. This would explain why she risked everything to save her family.



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Rahab left a red cord at her window as a signal to the Israelite soldiers


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Paintings of Rahab of Jericho
The Harlot of Jericho and the two spies,
James Tissot



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Rahab has special significance for Christians: she is among the four women listed in Matthew’s gospel as ancestors of Jesus of Nazareth. The others are Ruth, Tamar and Bathsheba.


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