25 However, Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute, her father’s family, and all who belonged to her, because she hid the messengers Joshua had sent to spy on Jericho, and she still lives in Israel(A) today.(B)

26 At that time Joshua imposed this curse:

The man who undertakes
the rebuilding of this city, Jericho,
is cursed before the Lord.(C)
He will lay its foundation
at the cost of his firstborn;
he will finish its gates
at the cost of his youngest.(D)

27 And the Lord was with Joshua,(E) and his fame spread throughout the land.

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