The spies from Israel hid for three days. Once they knew they were safe, they ran back to camp and reported to Joshua.
"It's too good to be true," the men said. "This woman who helped us said all the men in Jericho were afraid of us. The city is ours."
Then the three men bowed their heads and thanked God for helping them. When Joshua finished praying he looked at his men.
"We will invade Jericho a few days from now. Today, though, is the day for which we have waited so long." At first his officers did not understand what he meant. Then a huge grin stetched itself across Joshua's bearded face. "Today is the day the Lord will lead us into the promised land!" The men took up the call and ran to the other leaders. They told the news to everyone in the camp. Soon it spread from one end to the other, "Today is the day!"
The people were so excited. They had hoped for and count down the days. Forty years of wandering were over!
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