²⁰ However, if you inform on what we are doing, then we will not be bound to the promise that you made us swear.” ²¹ She said, “Let it be as you have said.” She sent them away, and they departed. She then tied a scarlet cord to the window.

²² The Spies Report to Joshua. They left, and went into the hills where they remained for three days until the pursuers had returned. The pursuers had searched all along that way, but had not found them.