Joshua 9:14 web — The men sampled their provisions, and didn't ask counsel from the mouth of Yahweh.

World English Bible

"The men sampled their provisions, and didn't ask counsel from the mouth of Yahweh."

— Joshua 9:14, World English Bible

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Joshua 9 — Context

11

Our elders and all the inhabitants of our country spoke to us, saying, 'Take provision in your hand for the journey, and go to meet them, and tell them, "We are your servants. Now make a covenant with us."'

12

This our bread we took hot for our provision out of our houses on the day we went out to go to you; but now, behold, it is dry, and has become moldy.

13

These wineskins, which we filled, were new; and behold, they are torn. These our garments and our shoes have become old because of the very long journey."

14

The men sampled their provisions, and didn't ask counsel from the mouth of Yahweh.

15

Joshua made peace with them, and made a covenant with them, to let them live. The princes of the congregation swore to them.

16

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.

17

The children of Israel traveled and came to their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath Jearim.

Joshua 9:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 9:14 say?
Joshua 9:14 in the World English Bible reads: “The men sampled their provisions, and didn't ask counsel from the mouth of Yahweh.”
Where is Joshua 9:14 in the Bible?
Joshua 9:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 9, verse 14.
Who wrote Joshua?
Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.
What is the book of Joshua about?
Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.
What are the major themes of Joshua?
Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 9:14.
What translation should I read Joshua 9:14 in?
Joshua 9:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joshua 9:14?
Joshua 9:14 reads (WEB): “The men sampled their provisions, and didn't ask counsel from the mouth of Yahweh.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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