Joshua 9:20

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.

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Other Translations for Joshua 9:20

BSB

This is how we will treat them: We will let them live, so that no wrath will fall on us because of the oath we swore to them."

AKJV

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.

CPDV

But we shall do this to them: Certainly, let them be preserved so that they may live, lest the wrath of the Lord be stirred up against us, since we would have sworn falsely.

ERV

This we will do to them, and let them live; lest wrath be upon us, because of the oath which we sware unto them.

NHEB

This we will do to them, and let them live; lest wrath be on us, because of the oath which we swore to them."

SMT

This we will do to them, and preserve them alive; and anger shall not be upon us for the oath that we sware to them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Joshua 9:20

ThiswewilldoH6213VerbtothemwewillevenletthemliveH2421VerblestwrathH7110Noun MasculinebeuponusbecauseoftheoathH7621Noun FemininewhichweswareH7650untothem

Commentary for Joshua 9:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Joshua 9:20

Summary

Leaders choose to honor their oath despite consequences.

Place

Gilgal

Event

Decision to preserve treaty

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC