Joshua 9:8

The Passion Translation

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

Cross References

Joshua 10:6

The Gibeonites sent out a call for help to Joshua at the camp in Gilgal: “Don’t abandon us, for we are your servants! Come quickly and save us! Help us, for the Amorite kings of the hill country have surrounded us!”

Joshua 9:11

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.” ’

Joshua 9:23

Therefore, we will spare your lives, but you will live under a curse, and you will be condemned to perpetual servitude. You will serve the house of my God by cutting wood and carrying water for us.”

Joshua 9:25

Now we are at your mercy, so do with us what you consider right and proper.”

Joshua 9:27

That day, he made them woodcutters and water carriers to serve the community of Israel for the altar of Yahweh at his divinely chosen place. And that is what they do to this day.