Joshua 24:16

And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the LORD, to serve other gods;

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Other Translations for Joshua 24:16

BSB
The people replied, "Far be it from us to forsake the LORD to serve other gods!
AKJV
And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the LORD, to serve other gods;
CPDV
And the people responded, and they said: "Far be it from us that we would forsake the Lord, and serve foreign gods.
ERV
And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the LORD, to serve other gods;
NHEB
The people answered, "Far be it from us that we should forsake the LORD, to serve other gods;
SMT
An the people will answer and say, Woe to us forsaking Jehovah to serve other gods;

Commentary for Joshua 24:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Joshua 24:16
Summary
People reject abandoning God for other deities
Place
Shechem
Event
People's commitment
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Covenant