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Rahab (rā`hăb), in the Bible. 1 Prostitute of Jericho whose protection of Joshua's two spies saved her and her family from destruction. She may be the same woman mentioned in the Gospel genealogy as Rachab. 2 Dragonlike monster that figures in the mythic primordial battle between God and the sea monster. Rahab harlot of Jericho who protected Joshua’s two spies. [O.T.: Joshua 2] See : Prostitution Rahab conceals two Israelite spies from Jericho authorities. [O.T.: Joshua 2:2–6] See : Protectiveness How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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