Why would the prophetic story of Israel begin not with a battle or miracle, but in the home of Rahab, a Canaanite woman in Jericho?

Joshua Chapter 2 reveals that redemption often begins in the most unexpected places, as Rahab recognizes the God of Israel and helps the spies before the conquest even begins. The chapter sets a prophetic pattern: Israel represents God in the world, and the righteous among the nations recognize the truth and join in that mission.