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Joshua 9:7 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Joshua 9:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 9 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among us; and how shall we make a league with you?”
Joshua 9:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Joshua 9:7
Israel's initial skepticism: 'Peradventure ye dwell among us; and how shall we make a league with you?' The men of Israel demonstrate caution, questioning whether the Gibeonites are actually near neighbors—which would disqualify them from treaties (Deuteronomy 20:16-17). The Hebrew אוּלַי (ulai—perhaps, peradventure) expresses uncertainty requiring clarification. This initial suspicion shows Israel wasn't entirely gullible; they recognized the deception's possibility. Their question 'how shall we make a league' invokes legal reasoning: if you're near neighbors, covenant law forbids treaty. Thi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 9:7
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“save the Hivites the inhabitants of Gibeon: they took all in battle.”
“And ye shall make no league with the inhabitants of this land; ye shall throw down their altars: but ye have not obeyed my voice: why have ye done this?”
“the Arkite”
“Sea of Reeds} even to the sea of the Philistines”
“when all the kings who were beyond the Jordan”
“the prince of the land”
“and destroy all their figured [stones]”
“that Yahweh your God gives you for an inheritance”
“and you shall strike them; then you shall utterly destroy them: you shall make no covenant with them”
“and to bring them up out of that land to a good and large land”