12. "Now then, please take an oath. Promise me in the name of the Lord that you will be kind to my family. I've been kind to you. Promise me
13. that you will spare the lives of my father and mother. Spare my brothers and sisters. Also spare everyone in their families. Promise that you won't put any of us to death."
14. So the men made a promise to her. "We'll give up our lives to save yours," they said. "But don't tell anyone what we're doing. Then we'll be kind and faithful to you when the Lord gives us the land."