5. the time of shutting of the gates —The gates of all Oriental cities are closed at sunset, after which there is no possibility either of admission or egress. the men went out —This was a palpable deception. But, as lying is a common vice among heathen people, Rahab was probably unconscious of its moral guilt, especially as she resorted to it as a means for screening her guests; and she might deem herself bound to do it by the laws of Eastern hospitality, which make it a point of honor to preserve the greatest enemy, if he has once eaten one's salt. Judged by the divine law, her answer was a sinful expedient; but her infirmity being united with faith, she was graciously pardoned and her service accepted ( :- ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-6" class="com-number"
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