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J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Joshua 9:16
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.
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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 Century Version
Three days after they had made the agreement, the Israelites learned that the Gibeonites lived nearby.
Three days after they had made the agreement, the Israelites learned that the Gibeonites lived nearby.
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.
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 And Joshua made peace with them, and solemnised with them a covenant to let them live, - and the princes of the assembly, entered into an oath with them. 16 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. 17 So the sons of Israel brake up, and came in unto their cities on the third day, - their cities, being Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kiriath-jearim. 18 And the sons of Israel smote them not, because the princes of the assembly had sworn unto them by Yahweh, God of Israel, - but all the assembly murmured against the princes. 19 And all the princes said unto all the assembly, We, have sworn unto them, by Yahweh, God of Israel, - now, therefore, we may not touch them. 20 This, will we do unto them, even let them live, - lest there come on us wrath, because of the oath which we have sworn unto them. 21 And the princes said unto them - Let them live. So they became hewers of wood and drawers of water unto all the assembly, as the princes spake unto 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
As for every moving thing that hath life, yours, shall it be, for food, - Like the green herb, have I given you all things.
As for every moving thing that hath life, yours, shall it be, for food, - Like the green herb, have I given you all things.
Genesis 9:4
Yet flesh with the life thereof, the bleed thereof, shall ye not eat;
Yet flesh with the life thereof, the bleed thereof, shall ye not eat;
Genesis 9:8
And God spake unto Noah, and unto his sons with him saying:
And God spake unto Noah, and unto his sons with him saying:
Genesis 9:9
I, therefore, behold me! establishing my covenant with you, - and with your seed after you;
I, therefore, behold me! establishing my covenant with you, - and with your seed after you;
Genesis 9:10
and with every living soul that is with you, of birds, of tame-beasts and of all wild-beasts of the earth that are with you, - of all coming forth out of the ark, even to all wild-beasts of the earth;
and with every living soul that is with you, of birds, of tame-beasts and of all wild-beasts of the earth that are with you, - of all coming forth out of the ark, even to all wild-beasts of the earth;
Genesis 9:11
yea, I will establish my covenant with you, so that all flesh shall not be cut off any more, by reason of the waters of a flood, - neither shall there he any more a flood to destroy the earth.
yea, I will establish my covenant with you, so that all flesh shall not be cut off any more, by reason of the waters of a flood, - neither shall there he any more a flood to destroy the earth.
Genesis 9:21
and dank of the wine and became drunk, and uncovered himself in the midst of his tent.
and dank of the wine and became drunk, and uncovered himself in the midst of his tent.
Genesis 9:22
And Ham the father of Canaan saw his father's shame, - and told his two brethren outside.
And Ham the father of Canaan saw his father's shame, - and told his two brethren outside.
Genesis 17:7
And I will confirm my covenant betwixt me and thee and thy seed after thee to their generations for an age-abiding covenant, - to become to thee a God, and to thy seed after thee;
And I will confirm my covenant betwixt me and thee and thy seed after thee to their generations for an age-abiding covenant, - to become to thee a God, and to thy seed after thee;
Genesis 17:13
He must surely be circumcised, born of thy house or bought with thy silver, - So shall my covenant be in your flesh for an age-abiding covenant.
He must surely be circumcised, born of thy house or bought with thy silver, - So shall my covenant be in your flesh for an age-abiding covenant.
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.
