Joshua 9:15 - Forerunner Commentary

Joshua 9:15

13 And these wineskins which we filled were new, and see, they are torn; and these our garments and our sandals have become old because of the very long journey.”

14 Then the men of Israel took some of their provisions; ^abut they did not ask counsel of the Lord.

15 So Joshua ^amade peace with them, and made a covenant with them to let them live; and the rulers of the congregation swore to them.

16 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.

17 Then the children of Israel journeyed and came to their cities on the third day. Now their cities were ^aGibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kirjath Jearim.

18 But the children of Israel did not¹ attack them, ^abecause the rulers of the congregation had sworn to them by the Lord God of Israel. And all the congregation complained against the rulers.

Verse Comparison: Joshua 9:15

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American Standard Version
And Joshua made peace with them, and made a covenant with them, to let them live: and the princes of the congregation sware unto them.

Amplified® Bible
Joshua made peace with them, covenanting with them to let them live, and the assembly's leaders swore to them.

Contemporary English Version
So Joshua made a peace treaty with the messengers and promised that Israel would not kill their people. Israel's leaders swore that Israel would keep this promise.

Darby English Version
And Joshua made peace with them, and made a covenant with them, to let them live; and the princes of the assembly swore unto them.

Good News Bible
Joshua made a treaty of friendship with the people of Gibeon and allowed them to live. The leaders of the community of Israel gave their solemn promise to keep the treaty.

King James Version
And Joshua made peace with them, and made a league with them, to let them live: and the princes of the congregation sware unto them.

New American Standard Bible
Joshua made peace with them and made a covenant with them, to let them live; and the leaders of the congregation swore {an oath} to them.

New International Version
Then Joshua made a treaty of peace with them to let them live, and the leaders of the assembly ratified it by oath.

New King James Version
So Joshua made peace with them, and made a covenant with them to let them live; and the rulers of the congregation swore to them.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Joshua made peace with them and made a covenant with them, to let them live; and the leaders of the congregation swore an oath to them.

Revised Standard Version
And Joshua made peace with them, and made a covenant with them, to let them live; and the leaders of the congregation swore to them.

Young's Literal Translation
and Joshua maketh with them peace, and maketh with them a covenant, to keep them alive; and swear to them do the princes of the company.

New English Translation
Joshua made a peace treaty with them and agreed to let them live. The leaders of the community¹ sealed it with an oath.²

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