Joshua 9:1
American King James And it came to pass, when all the kings which were on this side Jordan, in the hills, and in the valleys, and in all the coasts of the great sea over against Lebanon, the Hittite, and the Amorite, the Canaanite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite, heard thereof;
American Standard Version And it came to pass, when all the kings that were beyond the Jordan, in the hill-country, and in the lowland, and on all the shore of the great sea in front of Lebanon, the Hittite, and the Amorite, the Canaanite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite, heard thereof;
King James And it came to pass, when all the kings which were on this side Jordan, in the hills, and in the valleys, and in all the coasts of the great sea over against Lebanon, the Hittite, and the Amorite, the Canaanite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite, heard thereof;
World English Bible When all the kings who were beyond the Jordan, in the hill country, and in the lowland, and on all the shore of the great sea in front of Lebanon, the Hittite, the Amorite, the Canaanite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite, heard of it
Joshua 9:2
American King James That they gathered themselves together, to fight with Joshua and with Israel, with one accord.
American Standard Version that they gathered themselves together, to fight with Joshua and with Israel, with one accord.
King James That they gathered themselves together, to fight with Joshua and with Israel, with one accord.
World English Bible they gathered themselves together to fight with Joshua and with Israel, with one accord.
Joshua 9:3
American King James And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and to Ai,
American Standard Version But when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai,
King James And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai,
World English Bible But when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and to Ai,
Joshua 9:4
American King James They did work wilily, and went and made as if they had been ambassadors, and took old sacks on their asses, and wine bottles, old, and rent, and bound up;
American Standard Version they also did work wilily, and went and made as if they had been ambassadors, and took old sacks upon their asses, and wine-skins, old and rent and bound up,
King James They did work wilily, and went and made as if they had been ambassadors, and took old sacks upon their asses, and wine bottles, old, and rent, and bound up;
World English Bible they also resorted to a ruse, and went and made as if they had been ambassadors, and took old sacks on their donkeys, and old, torn-up and bound up wine skins,
Joshua 9:5
American King James And old shoes and clouted on their feet, and old garments on them; and all the bread of their provision was dry and moldy.
American Standard Version and old and patched shoes upon their feet, and old garments upon them; and all the bread of their provision was dry and was become mouldy.
King James And old shoes and clouted upon their feet, and old garments upon them; and all the bread of their provision was dry and mouldy.
World English Bible and old and patched sandals on their feet, and wore old garments. All the bread of their food supply was dry and moldy.
Joshua 9:6
American King James And they went to Joshua to the camp at Gilgal, and said to him, and to the men of Israel, We be come from a far country: now therefore make you a league with us.
American Standard Version And they went to Joshua unto the camp at Gilgal, and said unto him, and to the men of Israel, We are come from a far country: now therefore make ye a covenant with us.
King James And they went to Joshua unto the camp at Gilgal, and said unto him, and to the men of Israel, We be come from a far country: now therefore make ye a league with us.
World English Bible They went to Joshua at the camp at Gilgal, and said to him and to the men of Israel, “We have come from a far country. Now therefore make a covenant with us.”
Joshua 9:7
American King James And the men of Israel said to the Hivites, Peradventure you dwell among us; and how shall we make a league with you?
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?
King James And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among us; and how shall we make a league with you?
World English Bible The men of Israel said to the Hivites, “What if you live among us? How could we make a covenant with you?”
Joshua 9:8
American King James And they said to Joshua, We are your servants. And Joshua said to them, Who are you? and from from where come you?
American Standard Version And they said unto Joshua, We are thy servants. And Joshua said unto them, Who are ye? and from whence come ye?
King James And they said unto Joshua, We are thy servants. And Joshua said unto them, Who are ye? and from whence come ye?
World English Bible They said to Joshua, “We are your servants.” Joshua said to them, “Who are you? Where do you come from?”
Joshua 9:9
American King James And they said to him, From a very far country your servants are come because of the name of the LORD your God: for we have heard the fame of him, and all that he did in Egypt,
American Standard Version And they said unto him, From a very far country thy servants are come because of the name of Jehovah thy God: for we have heard the fame of him, and all that he did in Egypt,
King James And they said unto him, From a very far country thy servants are come because of the name of the LORD thy God: for we have heard the fame of him, and all that he did in Egypt,
World English Bible They said to him, “Your servants have come from a very far country because of the name of Yahweh your God; for we have heard of his fame, all that he did in Egypt,
Joshua 9:10
American King James And all that he did to the two kings of the Amorites, that were beyond Jordan, to Sihon king of Heshbon, and to Og king of Bashan, which was at Ashtaroth.
American Standard Version and all that he did to the two kings of the Amorites, that were beyond the Jordan, to Sihon king of Heshbon, and to Og king of Bashan, who was at Ashtaroth.
King James And all that he did to the two kings of the Amorites, that were beyond Jordan, to Sihon king of Heshbon, and to Og king of Bashan, which was at Ashtaroth.
World English Bible and all that he did to the two kings of the Amorites who were beyond the Jordan, to Sihon king of Heshbon and to Og king of Bashan, who was at Ashtaroth.
Joshua 9:11
American King James Why our elders and all the inhabitants of our country spoke to us, saying, Take victuals with you for the journey, and go to meet them, and say to them, We are your servants: therefore now make you a league with us.
American Standard Version And our elders and all the inhabitants of our country spake to us, saying, Take provision in your hand for the journey, and go to meet them, and say unto them, We are your servants: and now make ye a covenant with us.
King James Wherefore our elders and all the inhabitants of our country spake to us, saying, Take victuals with you for the journey, and go to meet them, and say unto them, We are your servants: therefore now make ye a league with us.
World English Bible Our elders and all the inhabitants of our country spoke to us, saying, ‘Take supplies in your hand for the journey, and go to meet them. Tell them, “We are your servants. Now make a covenant with us.”’
Joshua 9:12
American King James This our bread we took hot for our provision out of our houses on the day we came forth to go to you; but now, behold, it is dry, and it is moldy:
American Standard Version This our bread we took hot for our provision out of our houses on the day we came forth to go unto you; but now, behold, it is dry, and is become mouldy:
King James This our bread we took hot for our provision out of our houses on the day we came forth to go unto you; but now, behold, it is dry, and it is mouldy:
World English Bible This our bread we took hot for our supplies out of our houses on the day we went out to go to you; but now, behold, it is dry, and has become moldy.
Joshua 9:13
American King James And these bottles of wine, which we filled, were new; and, behold, they be rent: and these our garments and our shoes are become old by reason of the very long journey.
American Standard Version and these wine-skins, which we filled, were new; and, behold, they are rent: and these our garments and our shoes are become old by reason of the very long journey.
King James And these bottles of wine, which we filled, were new; and, behold, they be rent: and these our garments and our shoes are become old by reason of the very long journey.
World English Bible These wine skins, which we filled, were new; and behold, they are torn. These our garments and our sandals have become old because of the very long journey.”
Joshua 9:14
American King James And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD.
American Standard Version And the men took of their provision, and asked not counsel at the mouth of Jehovah.
King James And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD.
World English Bible The men sampled their provisions, and didn’t ask counsel from Yahweh’s mouth.
Joshua 9:15
American King James And Joshua made peace with them, and made a league with them, to let them live: and the princes of the congregation swore to them.
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.
King James 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.
World English Bible Joshua made peace with them, and made a covenant with them, to let them live. The princes of the congregation swore to them.
Joshua 9:16
American King James 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 dwelled among 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.
King James 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 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.
Joshua 9:17
American King James And the children of Israel journeyed, and came to their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kirjathjearim.
American Standard Version And the children of Israel journeyed, and came unto their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kiriath-jearim.
King James And the children of Israel journeyed, and came unto their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kirjathjearim.
World English Bible The children of Israel traveled and came to their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath Jearim.
Joshua 9:18
American King James And the children of Israel smote them not, because the princes of the congregation had sworn to them by the LORD God of Israel. And all the congregation murmured against the princes.
American Standard Version And the children of Israel smote them not, because the princes of the congregation had sworn unto them by Jehovah, the God of Israel. And all the congregation murmured against the princes.
King James And the children of Israel smote them not, because the princes of the congregation had sworn unto them by the LORD God of Israel. And all the congregation murmured against the princes.
World English Bible The children of Israel didn’t strike them, because the princes of the congregation had sworn to them by Yahweh, the God of Israel. All the congregation murmured against the princes.
Joshua 9:19
American King James But all the princes said to all the congregation, We have sworn to them by the LORD God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them.
American Standard Version But all the princes said unto all the congregation, We have sworn unto them by Jehovah, the God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them.
King James But all the princes said unto all the congregation, We have sworn unto them by the LORD God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them.
World English Bible But all the princes said to all the congregation, “We have sworn to them by Yahweh, the God of Israel. Now therefore we may not touch them.
Joshua 9:20
American King James This we will do to them; we will even let them live, lest wrath be on us, because of the oath which we swore to them.
American Standard Version This we will do to them, and let them live; lest wrath be upon us, because of the oath which we sware unto them.
King James This we will do to them; we will even let them live, lest wrath be upon us, because of the oath which we sware unto them.
World English Bible We will do this to them, and let them live; lest wrath be on us, because of the oath which we swore to them.”
Joshua 9:21
American King James And the princes said to them, Let them live; but let them be hewers of wood and drawers of water to all the congregation; as the princes had promised them.
American Standard Version And the princes said unto them, Let them live: so they became hewers of wood and drawers of water unto all the congregation, as the princes had spoken unto them.
King James And the princes said unto them, Let them live; but let them be hewers of wood and drawers of water unto all the congregation; as the princes had promised them.
World English Bible The princes said to them, “Let them live.” So they became wood cutters and drawers of water for all the congregation, as the princes had spoken to them.
Joshua 9:22
American King James And Joshua called for them, and he spoke to them, saying, Why have you beguiled us, saying, We are very far from you; when you dwell among us?
American Standard Version And Joshua called for them, and he spake unto them, saying, Wherefore have ye beguiled us, saying, We are very far from you; when ye dwell among us?
King James And Joshua called for them, and he spake unto them, saying, Wherefore have ye beguiled us, saying, We are very far from you; when ye dwell among us?
World English Bible Joshua called for them, and he spoke to them, saying, “Why have you deceived us, saying, ‘We are very far from you,’ when you live among us?
Joshua 9:23
American King James Now therefore you are cursed, and there shall none of you be freed from being slaves, and hewers of wood and drawers of water for the house of my God.
American Standard Version Now therefore ye are cursed, and there shall never fail to be of you bondmen, both hewers of wood and drawers of water for the house of my God.
King James Now therefore ye are cursed, and there shall none of you be freed from being bondmen, and hewers of wood and drawers of water for the house of my God.
World English Bible Now therefore you are cursed, and some of you will never fail to be slaves, both wood cutters and drawers of water for the house of my God.”
Joshua 9:24
American King James And they answered Joshua, and said, Because it was certainly told your servants, how that the LORD your God commanded his servant Moses to give you all the land, and to destroy all the inhabitants of the land from before you, therefore we were sore afraid of our lives because of you, and have done this thing.
American Standard Version And they answered Joshua, and said, Because it was certainly told thy servants, how that Jehovah thy God commanded his servant Moses to give you all the land, and to destroy all the inhabitants of the land from before you; therefore we were sore afraid for our lives because of you, and have done this thing.
King James And they answered Joshua, and said, Because it was certainly told thy servants, how that the LORD thy God commanded his servant Moses to give you all the land, and to destroy all the inhabitants of the land from before you, therefore we were sore afraid of our lives because of you, and have done this thing.
World English Bible They answered Joshua, and said, “Because your servants were certainly told how Yahweh your God commanded his servant Moses to give you all the land, and to destroy all the inhabitants of the land from before you. Therefore we were very afraid for our lives because of you, and have done this thing.
Joshua 9:25
American King James And now, behold, we are in your hand: as it seems good and right to you to do to us, do.
American Standard Version And now, behold, we are in thy hand: as it seemeth good and right unto thee to do unto us, do.
King James And now, behold, we are in thine hand: as it seemeth good and right unto thee to do unto us, do.
World English Bible Now, behold, we are in your hand. Do to us as it seems good and right to you to do.”
Joshua 9:26
American King James And so did he to them, and delivered them out of the hand of the children of Israel, that they slew them not.
American Standard Version And so did he unto them, and delivered them out of the hand of the children of Israel, that they slew them not.
King James And so did he unto them, and delivered them out of the hand of the children of Israel, that they slew them not.
World English Bible He did so to them, and delivered them out of the hand of the children of Israel, so that they didn’t kill them.
Joshua 9:27
American King James And Joshua made them that day hewers of wood and drawers of water for the congregation, and for the altar of the LORD, even to this day, in the place which he should choose.
American Standard Version And Joshua made them that day hewers of wood and drawers of water for the congregation, and for the altar of Jehovah, unto this day, in the place which he should choose.
King James And Joshua made them that day hewers of wood and drawers of water for the congregation, and for the altar of the LORD, even unto this day, in the place which he should choose.
World English Bible That day Joshua made them wood cutters and drawers of water for the congregation and for Yahweh’s altar to this day, in the place which he should choose.