Go into the hills, lest the pursuers meet you; and hide yourselves three days, until the pursuers have returned; then afterwards you may go your way' Who gave this advice?

Hjp

1 year ago

The correct answer is C. Rahab.

The advice "Go into the hills, lest the pursuers meet you; and hide yourselves three days, until the pursuers have returned; then afterwards you may go your way" is found in Joshua 2:16, and it was given by Rahab, a resident of Jericho, to the two spies who had been sent by Joshua to gather information about the city.

Rahab had hidden the spies on her roof and had lied to the king's men who were searching for them, telling them that the spies had already left the city. After the king's men had departed, Rahab went up to the roof where the spies were hiding and gave them this advice, warning them to escape to the hills and hide for three days until the pursuers had given up their search.

Rahab's advice was motivated by her desire to protect the spies and to help them escape, and it ultimately helped to facilitate the Israelites' conquest of Jericho. Rahab's actions also demonstrated her faith in the God of the Israelites and her desire to be spared when the city was conquered.

Therefore, the correct answer is C. Rahab.