Joshua 9:7 - Forerunner Commentary

Joshua 9:7

Verse Comparison: Joshua 9:7

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American Standard Version
And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among us; and how shall we make a covenant with you?

Amplified® Bible
But the men of Israel said to the Hivites, Perhaps you live among us; how then can we make a covenant with you?

Contemporary English Version
The Israelites replied, "But maybe you really live near us. We can't make a peace treaty with you if you live nearby." The Gibeonites said, "If you make a peace treaty with us, we will be your servants." "Who are you?" Joshua asked. "Where do you come from?" They answered:

Darby English Version
And the men of Israel said to the Hivite, Perhaps thou dwellest in the midst of us, and how should I make a covenant with thee?

Good News Bible
But the Israelites said, "Why should we make a treaty with you? Maybe you live nearby."

King James Version
And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among us; and how shall we make a league with you?

New American Standard Bible
The men of Israel said to the Hivites, "Perhaps you are living within our land; how then shall we make a covenant with you?"

New International Version
The men of Israel said to the Hivites, "But perhaps you live near us. How then can we make a treaty with you?"

New King James Version
Then the men of Israel said to the Hivites, “Perhaps you dwell among us; so how can we make a covenant with you?”

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The men of Israel said to the Hivites, "Perhaps you live within our land; how then shall we make a covenant with you?"

Revised Standard Version
But the men of Israel said to the Hivites, "Perhaps you live among us; then how can we make a covenant with you?"

Young's Literal Translation
and the men of Israel say unto the Hivite, `It may be in our midst ye are dwelling, and how do we make with thee a covenant?'

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