Joshua 9:20

Free Bible Version

So this is what we're going to do to them. We'll let them live, so that we won't be punished for breaking the oath that we swore to them.”

Cross References

2 Chronicles 36:13

He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear an oath of loyalty by God. Zedekiah was arrogant and hard-hearted, and refused to come back to the Lord, the God of Israel.

Proverbs 20:25

It's a mistake to make a promise to God and then have second thoughts about it later.

Malachi 3:5

I will come and put you on trial. I am ready to be a witness against those who: practice witchcraft commit adultery tell lies give false evidence cheat employees oppress widows and orphans abuse foreigners and do not respect me, says the Lord Almighty.

Romans 1:31

They don't want to understand, they don't keep their promises, they don't show any kindness or compassion.

1 Timothy 1:10

for those who are sexually immoral, homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, false witnesses—and anything else that's opposed to good teachings

Joshua 9:19

But the leaders replied to the people, “We swore to them by the Lord, the God of Israel, so we cannot lay a hand on them now.

Joshua 9:21

The leaders concluded, “Let them live.” So the Gibeonites became woodcutters and water-carriers in service to the entire assembly, as the Israelite leaders had ordered.