Mat 1:5-6 | TNotes | STEP | 1:5 Rahab was the Gentile prostitute who risked her life to harbor Joshua’s two spies in Jericho (Josh 2:1-21 ). Her inclusion in the ancestry of the Messiah emphasizes the grace of God. Elsewhere she is commended for her faith in the God of Israel and for righteous deeds (Heb 11:31 ; Jas 2:25 ).

bJosh 2:1-21►

cHeb 11:31►

dJas 2:25►

‏ Matthew 1:5-6

1:5 ^a Rahab was the Gentile prostitute who risked her life to harbor Joshua’s two spies in Jericho (Josh 2:1-21 ^b). Her inclusion in the ancestry of the Messiah emphasizes the grace of God. Elsewhere she is commended for her faith in the God of Israel and for righteous deeds (Heb 11:31 ^c; Jas 2:25 ^d).