Joshua 9:16

Translations

Modern

Three days after they had made the treaty with the Gibeonites, the Israelites learned that they were neighbors, living among them.

Traditional

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.

Literal

And it came to pass at the end of three days after that they had cut a covenant with them, that they heard that they were neighbors to them, and they dwelt among them.

Latin

Post dies autem tres initi fœderis, audierunt quod in vicino habitarent, et inter eos futuri essent.

Original

Hebrew

English

Three days after they had made the treaty with the Gibeonites, the Israelites learned that they were neighbors, living among them.

Notes

Joshua 9:16

living among them: When reporting Israel’s discovery, the author of Joshua repeated the word the Israelites used to express their suspicion of the Gibeonites (9:7).

Joshua 9:1–27

Joshua failed to consult God again (9:14; compare 7:2–4). This time it was about an unexpected request. Other ancient Near Eastern stories only describe a leader’s successes. However, this author also noted the mistakes of Joshua and Israel’s elders. God is the true hero of the story, and the author wanted to emphasize God's achievements.

Theme notes and profiles

Joshua God’s Covenants