Joshua 9:21
New American Standard Bible
21 So the leaders said to them, “Let them live.” And they became (A)gatherers of firewood and [a]labor to draw water for the whole congregation, just as the leaders had spoken to them.
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- Joshua 9:21 Lit people drawing
Joshua 9:21
New International Version
21 They continued, “Let them live,(A) but let them be woodcutters and water carriers(B) in the service of the whole assembly.” So the leaders’ promise to them was kept.
Joshua 9:23
New American Standard Bible
23 Now therefore, you are (A)cursed, and [a]you will never cease to be slaves, both gatherers of firewood and [b]labor to draw water for the house of my God.”
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- Joshua 9:23 Lit a servant will not be cut off from you
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Joshua 9:23
New International Version
23 You are now under a curse:(A) You will never be released from service as woodcutters and water carriers for the house of my God.”
Joshua 9:27
New American Standard Bible
27 But on that day Joshua made them gatherers of firewood and [a]labor to draw water for the congregation and for the altar of the Lord, to this day, (A)in the place which He would choose.
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Joshua 9:27
New International Version
27 That day he made the Gibeonites(A) woodcutters and water carriers(B) for the assembly, to provide for the needs of the altar of the Lord at the place the Lord would choose.(C) And that is what they are to this day.
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