Joshua 9:23

New International Reader's Version

So now you are under a curse. You will always serve us. You will always cut wood and carry water for the house of my God.”

Cross References

Deuteronomy 29:11

Your children and wives are here with you too. So are the outsiders living in your camps. They chop your wood and carry your water.

Joshua 9:21

They continued, “Let them live. But make them cut wood and carry water to serve the whole community.” So the leaders kept their promise to them.

Joshua 9:27

That day he made them cut wood and carry water. They had to serve the community of Israel. They also had to do work connected with the altar of the Lord. The altar would be at the place the Lord would choose. And they still serve the Israelites to this day.