Joshua 9:7

And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among us; and how shall we make a league with you?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Joshua 9:7

BSB

But the men of Israel said to the Hivites, "Perhaps you dwell near us. How can we make a treaty with you?"

AKJV

And the men of Israel said to the Hivites, Peradventure you dwell among us; and how shall we make a league with you?

CPDV

"Perhaps instead, you live in the land which ought to be ours by lot, and we would be unable to form a pact with you."

ERV

And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among us; and how shall we make a covenant with you?

NHEB

The men of Israel said to the Hivites, "What if you live among us. How could we make a covenant with you?"

SMT

And the men of Israel will say to the Hivite, Perhaps thou shalt dwell in the midst of me, and I shall not make a covenant to thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Joshua 9:7

AndthemenH376Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbuntotheHivitesH2340Noun Masculine PeradventureH194AdverbyedwellH3427Verb amongH7130Noun MasculineusandhowshallwemakeH3772VerbaleagueH1285Noun Femininewithyou

Commentary for Joshua 9:7

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

Overview of Joshua 9:7

Summary

Israelites express suspicion about strangers' true origin

Place

Gilgal

Event

Alliance questioned by Israelites

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400-1200 BC