By faith Rahab the harlot perished not with them that were disobedient, having received the spies with peace.
31. By faith the harlot Rahab, etc. Though at the first view, this example may seem, on account of the meanness of the person, hardly entitled to notice, and even unworthy of being recorded, yet it was not unsuitably, nor without reason, adduced by the Apostle.
By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace. (14) Rahab. (q) A notable example of God's goodness. (r) Courteously and friendly, so that not only did she not hurt them, but also kept them safe.
Rahab showed her "faith" in her confession, Jos 2:9, Jos 2:11, "I know that Jehovah hath given you the land; Jehovah your God, is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath." the harlot--Her former life adds to the marvel of her repentance, faith, and preservation (Mat 21:31-32). believed not--Greek, "were disobedient," namely, to the will of God manifested by the miracles wrought in behalf of Israel (Jos 2:8-11).