Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Three days after they made the treaty with the Gibeonites, the Israelites heard that they were neighbors, living near them. New Living Translation Three days after making the treaty, they learned that these people actually lived nearby! 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. Berean Standard Bible Three days after they had made the treaty with the Gibeonites, the Israelites learned that they were neighbors, living among them. King James Bible 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. 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. 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. NASB 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. NASB 1977 And 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. 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. 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. Christian Standard Bible Three days after making the treaty with them, they heard that the Gibeonites were their neighbors, living among them. Holman Christian Standard Bible Three days after making the treaty with them, they heard that the Gibeonites were their neighbors, living 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. 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation But three days after the treaty was made, the Israelites heard that these people were their neighbors and lived with them. Good News Translation Three days after the treaty had been made, the Israelites learned that these people did indeed live nearby. International Standard Version But three days after they had made the treaty with them, they learned that they were their neighbors and were living in their midst. Majority Standard Bible Three days after they had made the treaty with the Gibeonites, the Israelites learned that they were neighbors, living among them. NET Bible Three days after they made the treaty with them, the Israelites found out they were from the local area and lived nearby. New Heart 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. 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. 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass, that at the end of three days after they have made a covenant with them, that they hear that they [are] their neighbors—that they are dwelling in their midst. 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. Smith's Literal Translation And it will be from the end of three days after they cut out a covenant to them, and they will hear that they are near to him, and they dwell in the midst of him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow three days after the league was made, they heard that they dwelt nigh, and they should be among them. Catholic Public Domain Version Then, three days after the pact was formed, they heard that they lived in the vicinity, and that they would soon be among them. New American Bible Three days after the covenant was made, the Israelites heard that these people were from nearby, and would be living in Israel. New Revised Standard Version 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. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd 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. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And after three days after they gave to them the right hand, they heard that they were neighbors to them and that they had been encamping among them OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Deceit of the Gibeonites…15And Joshua made a treaty of peace with them to let them live, and the leaders of the congregation swore an oath to them. 16 Three days after they had made the treaty with the Gibeonites, the Israelites learned that they were neighbors, living among them. 17So the Israelites set out and on the third day arrived at their cities—Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath-jearim.… Cross References Deuteronomy 7:2 and when the LORD your God has delivered them over to you to defeat them, then you must devote them to complete destruction. Make no treaty with them and show them no mercy. Exodus 23:32 You shall make no covenant with them or with their gods. Exodus 34:12 Be careful not to make a treaty with the inhabitants of the land you are entering, lest they become a snare in your midst. Judges 2:2 and you are not to make a covenant with the people of this land, but you shall tear down their altars.’ Yet you have not obeyed My voice. What is this you have done? 2 Samuel 21:2 At this, David summoned the Gibeonites and spoke to them. (Now the Gibeonites were not Israelites, but a remnant of the Amorites. The Israelites had taken an oath concerning them, but in his zeal for Israel and Judah, Saul had sought to kill them.) 2 Corinthians 6:14-15 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? Psalm 15:4 who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath, 1 Samuel 15:22 But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. 2 Kings 17:15 They rejected His statutes and the covenant He had made with their fathers, as well as the decrees He had given them. They pursued worthless idols and became worthless themselves, going after the surrounding nations that the LORD had commanded them not to imitate. Nehemiah 13:25 I rebuked them and called down curses on them. I beat some of these men and pulled out their hair. Then I made them take an oath before God and said, “You must not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters as wives for your sons or for yourselves! Matthew 5:37 Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one. Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. 1 Corinthians 5:9-11 I wrote you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people. / I was not including the sexually immoral of this world, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world. / But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat. 2 Corinthians 11:3 I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ. Galatians 1:6-9 I am amazed how quickly you are deserting the One who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— / which is not even a gospel. Evidently some people are troubling you and trying to distort the gospel of Christ. / But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse! ... Treasury of Scripture 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. that they heard Proverbs 12:19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. Jump to Previous Agreement Covenant Dwelling Dwelt End Hear Heard Israelites League Midst Neighbors Neighbours Three Treaty Within WordJump to Next Agreement Covenant Dwelling Dwelt End Hear Heard Israelites League Midst Neighbors Neighbours Three Treaty Within WordJoshua 9 1. The kings combine against Israel3. The Gibeonites by craft obtain a league 22. They are condemned to perpetual bondage Three days after they had made the treaty with the Gibeonites The timing of "three days" is significant in biblical narratives, often symbolizing a period of testing or revelation. In this context, it marks the short duration between the Israelites' decision and the discovery of the Gibeonites' deception. The treaty was made under false pretenses, as the Gibeonites had disguised themselves as travelers from a distant land to secure peace with Israel. This reflects the importance of seeking divine guidance before making covenants, a lesson underscored by the Israelites' failure to consult God before agreeing to the treaty (Joshua 9:14). the Israelites learned that they were neighbors living among them Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of the Israelites, who succeeded Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land. He is responsible for making the treaty with the Gibeonites. 2. Gibeonites A group of people from the city of Gibeon who deceived the Israelites into making a peace treaty by pretending to be from a distant land. 3. Israelites The people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who are in the process of conquering the Promised Land. 4. Treaty An agreement made between the Israelites and the Gibeonites, which was based on deception. 5. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Teaching Points The Importance of Seeking God's GuidanceBefore making decisions, especially significant ones, seek God's wisdom and guidance through prayer and His Word. The Consequences of Deception Deception can lead to unintended consequences and long-term commitments that may not align with God's will. The Value of Integrity Upholding integrity and honesty in all dealings is crucial, as it reflects God's character and commands. The Need for Discernment Be discerning and cautious in interactions with others, ensuring that decisions align with God's commands and principles. God's Sovereignty in Our Mistakes Even when we make mistakes, God can work through them for His purposes, as seen in how the Gibeonites later served Israel.(16) Their neighbours, and they that dwelt among them.--Literally, and that they (the Gibeonites) were dwellers in the midst of him (Israel). (So Joshua 9:7.) Hebrew Threeשְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת (šə·lō·šeṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice days יָמִ֔ים (yā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day after אַחֲרֵ֕י (’a·ḥă·rê) Preposition Strong's 310: The hind or following part they had made כָּרְת֥וּ (kā·rə·ṯū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant the treaty with [the Gibeonites], בְּרִ֑ית (bə·rîṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1285: A covenant [the Israelites learned וַֽיִּשְׁמְע֗וּ (way·yiš·mə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently that כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they [were] הֵם֙ (hêm) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They neighbors, קְרֹבִ֥ים (qə·rō·ḇîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7138: Near living יֹשְׁבִֽים׃ (yō·šə·ḇîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry among them. וּבְקִרְבּ֖וֹ (ū·ḇə·qir·bōw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7130: The nearest part, the center Links Joshua 9:16 NIVJoshua 9:16 NLT Joshua 9:16 ESV Joshua 9:16 NASB Joshua 9:16 KJV Joshua 9:16 BibleApps.com Joshua 9:16 Biblia Paralela Joshua 9:16 Chinese Bible Joshua 9:16 French Bible Joshua 9:16 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 9:16 It happened at the end of three (Josh. 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