Joshua 9:11

The Passion Translation

Therefore, our leaders and all the inhabitants of our land sent us to find you with these instructions: ‘Get food ready for your long trip, and go to the Israelites and say to them, “Make a treaty with us. We’re willing to be your servants.” ’

Cross References

Joshua 9:8

“We are willing to be your servants,” they answered Joshua. Joshua questioned them further, “Who are you and where are you from?”

Luke 9:3

“Take nothing extra on your journey. Just go as you are. Don’t carry a staff, a backpack, food, money, not even a change of clothes.

Joshua 1:11

“Go through the camp and instruct the people, ‘Pack your bags; for within three days you will cross the Jordan to conquer and occupy the land that Yahweh your God is giving you to possess.’ ”

Genesis 43:12

Take double the money with you. Give him back the money that was returned in the top of your sacks, for it may have been a mistake.

Joshua 9:10

We’ve also heard of all he did to help you defeat the two Amorite kings on the other side of the Jordan—King Sihon of Heshbon and King Og of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth.

Joshua 9:12

Look at our bread! It was still warm when we left home with it. See how dry and moldy it’s become!