Joshua 9:23

Good News Translation

Because you did this, God has condemned you. Your people will always be slaves, cutting wood and carrying water for the sanctuary of my God.”

Cross References

Deuteronomy 29:11

women, and children, and the foreigners who live among you and cut wood and carry water for you.

Joshua 9:21

Let them live, but they will have to cut wood and carry water for us.” This was what the leaders suggested.

Joshua 9:27

But at the same time he made them slaves, to cut wood and carry water for the people of Israel and for the Lord's altar. To this day they have continued to do this work in the place where the Lord has chosen to be worshiped.