And the men answered her, Our life for yours, if ye utter not this our business. And it shall be, when the LORD hath given us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with thee.
Ver. 14. If ye utter not this our business.] On this condition we assure thee of safety. God's promises also are with a condition, which is as an oar in a boat, or stern of a ship, and turneth the promise another way.