Joshua 9:26

Translations

Modern

So Joshua did this and delivered them from the hands of the Israelites, and they did not kill the Gibeonites.

Traditional

And so did he unto them, and delivered them out of the hand of the children of Israel, that they slew them not.

Literal

And he did to them so, and he snatched them way out of the hand of the sons of Israel, so that they did not kill them.

Latin

Fecit ergo Josue ut dixerat, et liberavit eos de manu filiorum Israël, ut non occiderentur.

Original

Hebrew

English

So Joshua did this and delivered them from the hands of the Israelites, and they did not kill the Gibeonites.

Notes

Joshua 9:26–27

This summary ends the account of Joshua’s second and final major mistake as a leader.
to this day: See study note on 4:9.

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.

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