Joshua 9:8

Free Bible Version

“We are your servants,” they replied. “But who are you? Where do you come from?” Joshua asked.

Cross References

2 Kings 10:5

So the palace and the city leaders, the elders, and the guardians sent a message to Jehu: “We are your servants, and we will do whatever you tell us. We're not going to make anyone king. Do what you think is best.”

Deuteronomy 20:11

If they accept your offer of peace and open their gates to you, all the inhabitants will become your slave-laborers.

Joshua 10:6

The Gibeonites sent a message to Joshua at the camp in Gilgal, saying, “Please don't abandon us, your servants! Come quickly and save us! We need your help for all the Amorite kings of the hill country have joined in attacking us.”

Joshua 9:11

So our leaders and everyone who lives in our land told us: Take what you need with you for the journey. Go and meet with them, and tell them, ‘We are your servants. Please make a treaty with us.’

Joshua 9:23

Consequently you are under a curse. From now on you shall forever be servants, woodcutters and water-carriers for the house of my God.”

Joshua 9:25

Now we're in your hands. Do to us what you think is right and just.”

Joshua 9:27

That day Joshua made them woodcutters and water-carriers in service to the entire assembly and for the altar of the Lord wherever the Lord should choose. That is what they do right up to this very day.