Joshua 9:26 cpdv — Therefore, Joshua did just as he had said, and he freed them from the hand of the sons of Israel, so that they would no…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, Joshua did just as he had said, and he freed them from the hand of the sons of Israel, so that they would not be killed. "

— Joshua 9:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Joshua 9 — Context

23

Therefore, you shall be under a curse, and your stock shall not cease to be cutters of wood and carriers of water, into the house of my God.”

24

And they responded: “It was reported to us, your servants, that the Lord your God had promised his servant Moses that he would give you the entire land, and that he would destroy all its inhabitants. Therefore, we were very afraid, and we made a provision for our lives, compelled by the dread of you, and we undertook this counsel.

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And now we are in your hand. Act toward us as it seems good and right to you.”

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Therefore, Joshua did just as he had said, and he freed them from the hand of the sons of Israel, so that they would not be killed.

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And he decreed on that day, that they would be in the ministry of all the people and of the altar of the Lord, cutting wood and carrying water, even until this present time, in the place which the Lord had chosen.

Joshua 9:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 9:26 say?
Joshua 9:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, Joshua did just as he had said, and he freed them from the hand of the sons of Israel, so that they would not be killed. ”
Where is Joshua 9:26 in the Bible?
Joshua 9:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 9, verse 26.
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 9:26.
What translation should I read Joshua 9:26 in?
Joshua 9:26 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 9:26?
Joshua 9:26 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, Joshua did just as he had said, and he freed them from the hand of the sons of Israel, so that they would not be killed. ” 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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