25 But Rahab the prostitute and her father's household and all who belonged to her, Joshua saved alive. And (A)she has lived in Israel to this day, because she hid the messengers whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho.

26 Joshua laid an oath on them at that time, saying, (B)“Cursed before the Lord be the man who rises up and rebuilds this city, Jericho.

“At the cost of his firstborn shall he
    lay its foundation,
and at the cost of his youngest son
    shall he set up its gates.”

27 (C)So the Lord was with Joshua, and (D)his fame was in all the land.

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