Parallel Verses
NET Bible
The men examined some of their provisions, but they failed to ask the Lord's advice.
New American Standard Bible
So the men of Israel took some of their provisions, and
King James Version
And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD.
Holman Bible
Then the men of Israel took some of their provisions, but did not seek the Lord’s counsel.
International Standard Version
So the leaders of Israel sampled their provisions, but did not ask the LORD about it.
A Conservative Version
And the men took of their provision, and did not ask counsel at the mouth of LORD.
American Standard Version
And the men took of their provision, and asked not counsel at the mouth of Jehovah.
Amplified
So the men [of Israel] took some of their own provisions [and offered them in friendship], and [foolishly] did not ask for the counsel of the Lord.
Bible in Basic English
And the men took some of their food, without requesting directions from the Lord.
Darby Translation
And the men took of their victuals, but they did not inquire at the mouth of Jehovah.
Julia Smith Translation
And the men will take of their food, and they asked not the mouth of Jehovah.
King James 2000
And the men took of their provisions, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So the leaders took from their provisions, but {they did not ask direction from Yahweh}.
Modern King James verseion
And they received the men because of their provisions, and did not ask at the mouth of Jehovah.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the men took of their victuals, and counseled not with the mouth of the LORD.
New Heart English Bible
The men sampled their provisions, and did not ask counsel from the mouth of the LORD.
The Emphasized Bible
So the men took of their provision, - but, the bidding of Yahweh, had they not asked.
Webster
And the men took of their provisions, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD.
World English Bible
The men sampled their provisions, and didn't ask counsel from the mouth of Yahweh.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the men take of their provision, and the mouth of Jehovah have not asked;
Themes
the Amorites » The gibeonites a tribe of, deceived israel into a league
Bottles » Made of skins » Marred by age and use
Confidence » Betrayed » Instances of » Joshua, by the gibeonites
Craftiness » Instances of » Gibeonites, in deceiving joshua and the israelites into a treaty
Deception » Instances of » The gibeonites, in misrepresenting their habitat
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Makes a treaty with the gibeonites
Kirjath-jearim » not killed » by Israelistes » put under » servitude
Oath » The israelites confirm the covenant with the hivites
Interlinear
Laqach
Tsayid
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Joshua 9:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Gibeonites Act With Cunning
13 These wineskins we filled were brand new, but look how they have ripped. Our clothes and sandals have worn out because it has been a very long journey." 14 The men examined some of their provisions, but they failed to ask the Lord's advice. 15 Joshua made a peace treaty with them and agreed to let them live. The leaders of the community sealed it with an oath.
Cross References
Numbers 27:21
And he will stand before Eleazar the priest, who will seek counsel for him before the Lord by the decision of the Urim. At his command they will go out, and at his command they will come in, he and all the Israelites with him, the whole community."
Exodus 28:30
"You are to put the Urim and the Thummim into the breastpiece of decision; and they are to be over Aaron's heart when he goes in before the Lord. Aaron is to bear the decisions of the Israelites over his heart before the Lord continually.
Judges 1:1
After Joshua died, the Israelites asked the Lord, "Who should lead the invasion against the Canaanites and launch the attack?"
Judges 20:18
The Israelites went up to Bethel and asked God, "Who should lead the charge against the Benjaminites?" The Lord said, "Judah should lead."
Judges 20:28
Phinehas son of Eleazar, son of Aaron, was serving the Lord in those days), "Should we once more march out to fight the Benjaminites our brothers, or should we quit?" The Lord said, "Attack, for tomorrow I will hand them over to you."
1 Samuel 14:18-19
So Saul said to Ahijah, "Bring near the ephod," for he was at that time wearing the ephod.
1 Samuel 22:10
He inquired of the Lord for him and gave him provisions. He also gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine."
1 Samuel 23:9-12
When David realized that Saul was planning to harm him, he told Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod!"
1 Samuel 30:7-8
Then David said to the priest Abiathar son of Ahimelech, "Bring me the ephod." So Abiathar brought the ephod to David.
2 Samuel 2:1
Afterward David inquired of the Lord, "Should I go up to one of the cities of Judah?" The Lord told him, "Go up." David asked, "Where should I go?" The Lord replied, "To Hebron."
2 Samuel 5:19
So David asked the Lord, "Should I march up against the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?" The Lord said to David, "March up, for I will indeed hand the Philistines over to you."
1 Chronicles 10:13-14
So Saul died because he was unfaithful to the Lord and did not obey the Lord's instructions; he even tried to conjure up underworld spirits.
Ezra 8:21
I called for a fast there by the Ahava Canal, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and seek from him a safe journey for us, our children, and all our property.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.
Isaiah 30:1-2
"The rebellious children are as good as dead," says the Lord, "those who make plans without consulting me, who form alliances without consulting my Spirit, and thereby compound their sin.
James 1:5
But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him.