Joshua 9:18
And the children of Israel smote them not, because the princes of the congregation had sworn unto them by the Lord God of Israel. And all the congregation murmured against the princes.
Context
This verse from Joshua Chapter 9 connects to 5 cross-references. The Gibeonites deceive Israel by sending ambassadors with worn-out clothes and moldy bread, claiming to be from a distant country; Israel makes a covenant without consulting God. Three days later Israel discovers they are nearby neighbors; they spare them because …
Other Translations
And the children of Israel smote them not, because the princes of the congregation had sworn unto them by Jehovah, the God of Israel. And all the congregation murmured against the princes.
and the sons of Israel have not smitten them, for sworn to them have the princes of the company by Jehovah God of Israel, and all the company murmur against the princes.
And the children of Israel did not put them to death, because the chiefs of the people had taken an oath to them by the Lord, the God of Israel. And all the people made an outcry against the chiefs.
Cross References
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Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin; neither say thou before the angel, that it was an …
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