James 2:18 sets up the faith-and-works argument that Rahab's action then illustrates.

James 2:22 states that faith is completed by works, a principle applied to Rahab in verse 25.

Joshua 2:1 is the source account: Rahab hides the spies, the action James cites as evidence of her faith.

Joshua 2:19-21 records Rahab's agreement and the scarlet cord, the specific act of faith James commends.

Joshua 6:22-25 describes Rahab's rescue and integration into Israel, the full result of her faithful action.

Hebrews 11:31 also cites Rahab's faith, confirming the same example of faith shown by works.

Joshua 6:25 records Rahab being saved for hiding the spies — the OT event James explicitly references as an example of justification by works.

Joshua 6:17 shows Rahab being spared because she hid the spies, the result of her faith.

Matthew 1:5 shows Rahab in Jesus' genealogy, highlighting her redemption and inclusion in God's plan.