Charles Ellicott Commentary Hebrews 11:31

"By faith Rahab the harlot perished not with them that were disobedient, having received the spies with peace." — Hebrews 11:31 (ASV)

That believed not.—Rather, that were disobedient (Hebrews 4:6; Hebrews 4:11). To her and to her countrymen alike had come the knowledge of what the Lord had done for Israel (Joshua 2:10). She recognised from these signs, and acknowledged, the supremacy of Jehovah (Hebrews 11:11), and she cast in her lot with His servants; the men of Jericho continued in their disobedience, and perished (Joshua 6:21). Through faith, therefore, a despised heathen woman became united with the people of God. With such an example these more detailed histories may fittingly close.