Joshua 24:13
And I have given you a land for which ye did not labour, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them; of the vineyards and oliveyards which ye planted not do ye eat.
Context
This verse from Joshua Chapter 24 connects to 6 cross-references. Joshua assembles all Israel at Shechem and presents a historical survey from Abraham through the exodus and conquest, framing it as God's sovereign acts. He challenges the people to choose whom they will serve—gods of Mesopotamia, Canaan, or the Lord—and …
Other Translations
And I gave you a land whereon thou hadst not labored, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell therein; of vineyards and oliveyards which ye planted not do ye eat.
`And I give to you a land for which thou hast not laboured, and cities which ye have not built, and ye dwell in them; of vineyards and olive-yards which ye have not planted ye are eating.
And I gave you a land on which you had done no work, and towns not of your building, and you are now living in them; and your food comes from vine-gardens and olive-gardens not of your planting.
Cross References
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