Moses died before entering the promised land. Joshua took over the leadership from Moses. He sent 2 spies to Jericho to spy on the land. A harlot named Rahab hid the 2 spies in her house so that they would not be discovered. During the night, Rahab let them down by a rope through the window so that they could escape. (Joshua Chapter 2:1-18)
And the 2 spies said to Rahab, "... one day when we return to attack this land, you tie this cord of scarlet thread in the window through which you let us down, and gather into your house ...your father, mother... and all your father's household. And if any of them (in this house) is hurt we shall bear the responsibility..."
Not long after, Joshua led the army to conquer Jericho. Only Rahab and all who were with her in the house were unharmed, because she had assisted the 2 spies earlier on. (Josh 6:17)
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Sometimes when friends and neighbours died, we could go over to attend 'nightwatch' to pay our respect prior to the funeral. Before you leave the 'nightwatch', you would be given a scarlet thread. It was meant for Safety and Peace after the 'nightwatch' visitation.
You see, the origin of the scarlet thread was in the Bible.
Hallelujah
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