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Joshua 9:19 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Joshua 9:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 9 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Joshua 9:19 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 9:19
All the princes said unto all the congregation, We have sworn unto them by the LORD God of Israel—The verb sworn (נִשְׁבַּעְנוּ, nishba'nu) invokes God's name in oath-making, creating a binding covenant. The phrase by the LORD God of Israel (בַּיהוָה אֱלֹהֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל, ba-YHWH Elohei Yisra'el) emphasizes that the oath's authority rests on God's character, not the princes' wisdom.Now therefore we may not touch them (לֹא נוּכַל לִנְגֹּעַ בָּהֶם, lo nukhal lingo'a bahem)—Despite being deceived, the leaders recognized that breaking an oath made in God's name would profane His holiness. This decis...
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Cross-References for Joshua 9:19
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“Keep the king's command! because of the oath to God.”
“and let them live; lest wrath be on us”
“to the clean”
“As Yahweh lives”