Joshua 9:6 nasb — They went to Joshua to the camp at Gilgal and said to him and to the men of Israel, "We have come from a far country; n…

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"They went to Joshua to the camp at Gilgal and said to him and to the men of Israel, "We have come from a far country; now therefore, make a covenant with us.""

— Joshua 9:6, NASB

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Joshua 9 — Context

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When the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and to Ai,

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they also acted craftily and set out as envoys, and took worn-out sacks on their donkeys, and wineskins worn-out and torn and mended,

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and worn-out and patched sandals on their feet, and worn-out clothes on themselves; and all the bread of their provision was dry and had become crumbled.

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They went to Joshua to the camp at Gilgal and said to him and to the men of Israel, "We have come from a far country; now therefore, make a covenant with us."

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The men of Israel said to the Hivites, "Perhaps you are living within our land; how then shall we make a covenant with you?"

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But they said to Joshua, "We are your servants." Then Joshua said to them, "Who are you and where do you come from?"

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They said to him, "Your servants have come from a very far country because of the fame of the LORD your God; for we have heard the report of Him and all that He did in Egypt,

Joshua 9:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 9:6 say?
Joshua 9:6 in the NASB reads: “They went to Joshua to the camp at Gilgal and said to him and to the men of Israel, "We have come from a far country; now therefore, make a covenant with us."”
Where is Joshua 9:6 in the Bible?
Joshua 9:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 9, verse 6.
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 9:6.
What translation should I read Joshua 9:6 in?
Joshua 9:6 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 9:6?
Joshua 9:6 reads (NASB): “They went to Joshua to the camp at Gilgal and said to him and to the men of Israel, "We have come from a far country; now therefore, make a covenant with us."” 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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