Parallel Verses New International Version The Israelites sampled their provisions but did not inquire of the LORD. King James Bible And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD. Darby Bible Translation And the men took of their victuals, but they did not inquire at the mouth of Jehovah. World English Bible The men sampled their provisions, and didn't ask counsel from the mouth of Yahweh. Young's Literal Translation And the men take of their provision, and the mouth of Jehovah have not asked; Joshua 9:14 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThe men took of their victuals - This was done in all probability in the way of friendship; for, from time immemorial to the present day, eating together, in the Asiatic countries, is considered a token of unalterable friendship; and those who eat even salt together, feel themselves bound thereby in a perpetual covenant. But the marginal reading of this clause should not be hastily rejected. And asked not counsel at the mouth of the Lord - They made the covenant with the Gibeonites without consulting God by Urim and Thummim, which was highly reprehensible in them, as it was a state transaction in which the interests and honor of God their king were intimately concerned. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge the men took of their victuals. or, they received the men by reason of their victuals. asked not Proverbs 3:5,6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding... Library Of a Good Government in External Things, and of Having Recourse to God in Dangers"My Son, for this thou must diligently make thy endeavour, that in every place and outward action or occupation thou mayest be free within, and have power over thyself; and that all things be under thee, not thou under them; that thou be master and ruler of thy actions, not a slave or hireling, but rather a free and true Hebrew, entering into the lot and the liberty of the children of God, who stand above the present and look upon the eternal, who with the left eye behold things transitory, and with … Thomas A Kempis—Imitation of Christ Being Made Archbishop of Armagh, He Suffers Many Troubles. Peace Being Made, from Being Archbishop of Armagh He Becomes Bishop of Down. Cross References Numbers 27:21 He is to stand before Eleazar the priest, who will obtain decisions for him by inquiring of the Urim before the LORD. At his command he and the entire community of the Israelites will go out, and at his command they will come in." Joshua 9:13 And these wineskins that we filled were new, but see how cracked they are. And our clothes and sandals are worn out by the very long journey." Jump to Previous Counsel Direction Directions Inquire Israel Mouth Partook Provision Provisions Requesting VictualsJump to Next Counsel Direction Directions Inquire Israel Mouth Partook Provision Provisions Requesting VictualsLinks Joshua 9:14 NIVJoshua 9:14 NLT Joshua 9:14 ESV Joshua 9:14 NASB Joshua 9:14 KJV Joshua 9:14 Bible Apps Joshua 9:14 Biblia Paralela Joshua 9:14 Chinese Bible Joshua 9:14 French Bible Joshua 9:14 German Bible Joshua 9:14 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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