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New Century Version
Joshua 9:16
Three days after they had made the agreement, the Israelites learned that the Gibeonites lived nearby.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Three days after making the treaty with them, they heard that the Gibeonites were their neighbors, living among them.
Three days after making the treaty with them, they heard that the Gibeonites were their neighbors, living among them.
Hebrew Names Version
It happened at the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, that they heard that they were their neighbors, and that they lived among them.
It happened at the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, that they heard that they were their neighbors, and that they lived among them.
King James Version
And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had made a league with them, that they heard that they were their neighbours, and that they dwelt among them.
And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had made a league with them, that they heard that they were their neighbours, and that they dwelt among them.
Lexham English Bible
And it happened that at the end of three days, after they made a covenant with them, they heard that they were their neighbors and living among them.
And it happened that at the end of three days, after they made a covenant with them, they heard that they were their neighbors and living among them.
English Standard Version
At the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, they heard that they were their neighbors and that they lived among them.
At the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, they heard that they were their neighbors and that they lived among them.
New English Translation
Three days after they made the treaty with them, the Israelites found out they were from the local area and lived nearby.
Three days after they made the treaty with them, the Israelites found out they were from the local area and lived nearby.
Amplified Bible
It happened that three days after they had made a covenant (treaty) with them, the Israelites heard that they were [actually] their neighbors and that they were living among them.
It happened that three days after they had made a covenant (treaty) with them, the Israelites heard that they were [actually] their neighbors and that they were living among them.
New American Standard Bible
However, it came about at the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, that they heard that they were neighbors and that they were living within their land.
However, it came about at the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, that they heard that they were neighbors and that they were living within their land.
Geneva Bible (1587)
But at the end of three dayes, after they had made a league with them, they heard that they were their neighbours, and that they dwelt among them.
But at the end of three dayes, after they had made a league with them, they heard that they were their neighbours, and that they dwelt among them.
Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened at the end of three days after they had cut a covenant with them, that they heard that they were near them and that they were living nearly among them.
Now it happened at the end of three days after they had cut a covenant with them, that they heard that they were near them and that they were living nearly among them.
Contemporary English Version
A couple of days later, the Israelites found out that these people actually lived in the nearby towns of Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath-Jearim. So the Israelites left the place where they had camped and arrived at the four towns two days later.
A couple of days later, the Israelites found out that these people actually lived in the nearby towns of Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath-Jearim. So the Israelites left the place where they had camped and arrived at the four towns two days later.
Complete Jewish Bible
But three days later, after they had made the covenant with them, they heard that they were their neighbors, that they lived there with them.
But three days later, after they had made the covenant with them, they heard that they were their neighbors, that they lived there with them.
Darby Translation
And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, that they heard that they were their neighbours, and that they dwelt in their midst.
And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, that they heard that they were their neighbours, and that they dwelt in their midst.
Easy-to-Read Version
Three days later the Israelites learned that these men lived very near their camp.
Three days later the Israelites learned that these men lived very near their camp.
George Lamsa Translation
And at the end of three days after they had made the treaty with them, they heard that they were their neighbors, and that they dwelt among them.
And at the end of three days after they had made the treaty with them, they heard that they were their neighbors, and that they dwelt among them.
Good News Translation
Three days after the treaty had been made, the Israelites learned that these people did indeed live nearby.
Three days after the treaty had been made, the Israelites learned that these people did indeed live nearby.
Literal Translation
And at the end of three days after they had cut a covenant with them. And it happened that they heard that they were their neighbors, and they were living in their midst.
And at the end of three days after they had cut a covenant with them. And it happened that they heard that they were their neighbors, and they were living in their midst.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But thre dayes after that they had made a couenaunt with them, they herde, that they were their neghbours, and dwelt amonge them:
But thre dayes after that they had made a couenaunt with them, they herde, that they were their neghbours, and dwelt amonge them:
American Standard Version
And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, that they heard that they were their neighbors, and that they dwelt among them.
And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, that they heard that they were their neighbors, and that they dwelt among them.
Bible in Basic English
Now three days after, when they had made this agreement with them, they had word that these men were their neighbours, living near them.
Now three days after, when they had made this agreement with them, they had word that these men were their neighbours, living near them.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But at the ende of three dayes, after they had made a league with them, they hearde that they were their neighbours, & that they dwelt among them.
But at the ende of three dayes, after they had made a league with them, they hearde that they were their neighbours, & that they dwelt among them.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, that they heard that they were their neighbours, and that they dwelt among them.
And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, that they heard that they were their neighbours, and that they dwelt among them.
King James Version (1611)
And it came to passe at the end of three dayes, after they had made a league with them, that they heard that they were their neighbours, and that they dwelt among them.
And it came to passe at the end of three dayes, after they had made a league with them, that they heard that they were their neighbours, and that they dwelt among them.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And it came to pass three days after they had made a covenant with them, they heard that they were near neighbours, and that they dwelt among them.
And it came to pass three days after they had made a covenant with them, they heard that they were near neighbours, and that they dwelt among them.
English Revised Version
And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, that they heard that they were their neighbours, and that they dwelt among them.
And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, that they heard that they were their neighbours, and that they dwelt among them.
Berean Standard Bible
Three days after they had made the treaty with the Gibeonites, the Israelites learned that they were neighbors, living among them.
Three days after they had made the treaty with the Gibeonites, the Israelites learned that they were neighbors, living among them.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Forsothe aftir thre daies of the boond of pees maad, thei herden, that thei dwelliden in nyy place, and that thei schulden be among hem.
Forsothe aftir thre daies of the boond of pees maad, thei herden, that thei dwelliden in nyy place, and that thei schulden be among hem.
Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, at the end of three days after that they have made with them a covenant, that they hear that they [are] their neighbours -- that in their midst they are dwelling.
And it cometh to pass, at the end of three days after that they have made with them a covenant, that they hear that they [are] their neighbours -- that in their midst they are dwelling.
Update Bible Version
And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, that they heard that they were their neighbors, and that they dwelt among them;
And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, that they heard that they were their neighbors, and that they dwelt among them;
Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had made a league with them, that they heard that they [were] their neighbors, and [that] they dwelt among them.
And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had made a league with them, that they heard that they [were] their neighbors, and [that] they dwelt among them.
World English Bible
It happened at the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, that they heard that they were their neighbors, and that they lived among them.
It happened at the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, that they heard that they were their neighbors, and that they lived among them.
New King James Version
And it happened at the end of three days, after they had made a covenant with them, that they heard that they were their neighbors who dwelt near them.
And it happened at the end of three days, after they had made a covenant with them, that they heard that they were their neighbors who dwelt near them.
New Living Translation
Three days after making the treaty, they learned that these people actually lived nearby!
Three days after making the treaty, they learned that these people actually lived nearby!
New Life Bible
But three days after they had made an agreement with them, they heard that they were neighbors who lived in their land.
But three days after they had made an agreement with them, they heard that they were neighbors who lived in their land.
New Revised Standard
But when three days had passed after they had made a treaty with them, they heard that they were their neighbors and were living among them.
But when three days had passed after they had made a treaty with them, they heard that they were their neighbors and were living among them.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass, at the end of three days after they had solemnised with them a covenant, that they heard that, near neighbours, they were unto them, and, in their midst, they were dwelling.
And it came to pass, at the end of three days after they had solemnised with them a covenant, that they heard that, near neighbours, they were unto them, and, in their midst, they were dwelling.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now three days after the league was made, they heard that they dwelt nigh, and they should be among them.
Now three days after the league was made, they heard that they dwelt nigh, and they should be among them.
Revised Standard Version
At the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, they heard that they were their neighbors, and that they dwelt among them.
At the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, they heard that they were their neighbors, and that they dwelt among them.
THE MESSAGE
And then, three days after making this covenant, they learned that they were next-door neighbors who had been living there all along! The People of Israel broke camp and set out; three days later they reached their towns—Gibeon, Kephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath Jearim. But the People of Israel didn't attack them; the leaders of the congregation had given their word before the God of Israel. But the congregation was up in arms over their leaders.
And then, three days after making this covenant, they learned that they were next-door neighbors who had been living there all along! The People of Israel broke camp and set out; three days later they reached their towns—Gibeon, Kephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath Jearim. But the People of Israel didn't attack them; the leaders of the congregation had given their word before the God of Israel. But the congregation was up in arms over their leaders.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
It came about at the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, that they heard that they were neighbors and that they were living within their land.
It came about at the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, that they heard that they were neighbors and that they were living within their land.
Contextual Overview
15 So Joshua agreed to make peace with the Gibeonites and to let them live. And the leaders of the Israelites swore an oath to keep the agreement. 16 Three days after they had made the agreement, the Israelites learned that the Gibeonites lived nearby. 17 So the Israelites went to where they lived and on the third day came to their cities: Gibeon, Kephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath Jearim. 18 But the Israelites did not attack those cities, because they had made a promise to them before the Lord , the God of Israel. All the Israelites grumbled against the leaders. 19 But the leaders answered, "We have given our promise before the Lord , the God of Israel, so we cannot attack them now. 20 This is what we must do. We must let them live. Otherwise, God's anger will be against us for breaking the oath we swore to them. 21 So let them live, but they will cut wood and carry water for our people." So the leaders kept their promise to them.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
that they heard: Proverbs 12:19
Reciprocal: Joshua 9:22 - ye dwell
Cross-References
Genesis 9:3
"Everything that moves, everything that is alive, is yours for food. Earlier I gave you the green plants, but now I give you everything for food.
"Everything that moves, everything that is alive, is yours for food. Earlier I gave you the green plants, but now I give you everything for food.
Genesis 9:4
But you must not eat meat that still has blood in it, because blood gives life.
But you must not eat meat that still has blood in it, because blood gives life.
Genesis 9:8
Then God said to Noah and his sons,
Then God said to Noah and his sons,
Genesis 9:9
"Now I am making my agreement with you and your people who will live after you,
"Now I am making my agreement with you and your people who will live after you,
Genesis 9:10
and with every living thing that is with you—the birds, the tame and the wild animals, and with everything that came out of the boat with you—with every living thing on earth.
and with every living thing that is with you—the birds, the tame and the wild animals, and with everything that came out of the boat with you—with every living thing on earth.
Genesis 9:11
I make this agreement with you: I will never again destroy all living things by a flood. A flood will never again destroy the earth."
I make this agreement with you: I will never again destroy all living things by a flood. A flood will never again destroy the earth."
Genesis 9:21
When he drank wine made from his grapes, he became drunk and lay naked in his tent.
When he drank wine made from his grapes, he became drunk and lay naked in his tent.
Genesis 9:22
Ham, the father of Canaan, looked at his naked father and told his brothers outside.
Ham, the father of Canaan, looked at his naked father and told his brothers outside.
Genesis 17:7
And I will make an agreement between me and you and all your descendants from now on: I will be your God and the God of all your descendants.
And I will make an agreement between me and you and all your descendants from now on: I will be your God and the God of all your descendants.
Genesis 17:13
Circumcise every baby boy whether he is born in your family or bought as a slave. Your bodies will be marked to show that you are part of my agreement that lasts forever.
Circumcise every baby boy whether he is born in your family or bought as a slave. Your bodies will be marked to show that you are part of my agreement that lasts forever.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And it came to pass at the end of three days, after they had made a league with them,.... The league seems to have been made the same day they came; the Gibeonites were no doubt in haste to have it concluded, lest they should be discovered; and Joshua, and the princes of Israel, took no pains, and gave themselves no great trouble to inquire about them, but made peace with them at once; and it was but three days after, or within three days of its being made,
that they heard that they [were] their neighbours, and [that] they dwelt among them; that is, in their neighbourhood, as the Arabic version; and so Noldius r renders the words, "and that they dwelt near them"; for the Gibeonites did not dwell among the Israelites, or in the midst of them, but near the place where they were; and this they understood either by some deserters that came to the camp of Israel, or by some of the Israelites who were sent to reconnoitre several parts of the country, especially such as lay nearest, or for the sake of getting provisions for their camp.
r Concord. Ebr. Part. p. 211. No. 932.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Joshua 9:16. At the end of three days — Gibeon is reputed to be only about eight leagues distant from Gilgal, and on this account the fraud might be easily discovered in the time mentioned above.
