Joshua 9:17 web — The children of Israel traveled and came to their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, Chephirah, Bee…

World English Bible

"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 9:17, World English Bible

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Joshua 9 — Context

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.

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

18

The children of Israel didn't strike them, because the princes of the congregation had sworn to them by Yahweh, the God of Israel. All the congregation murmured against the princes.

19

But all the princes said to all the congregation, "We have sworn to them by Yahweh, the God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them.

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This we will do to them, and let them live; lest wrath be on us, because of the oath which we swore to them."

Joshua 9:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 9:17 say?
Joshua 9:17 in the World English Bible reads: “The children of Israel traveled and came to their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath Jearim.”
Where is Joshua 9:17 in the Bible?
Joshua 9:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 9, verse 17.
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 9:17.
What translation should I read Joshua 9:17 in?
Joshua 9:17 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 9:17?
Joshua 9:17 reads (WEB): “The children of Israel traveled and came to their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath Jearim.” 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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