Then she let them down by a rope through the window, since she lived in a house that was built into the wall of the city.

unless, when we enter the land, you tie this scarlet cord to the window through which you let us down. Bring your father, mother, brothers, and all your father’s family into your house.

“Let it be as you say,” she replied, and she sent them away. After they had gone, she tied the scarlet cord to the window.