20 But this we will do to them, and let them live, lest the wrath be upon us, because of the [a]oath which we swore unto them.

21 And the Princes said unto them again, Let them live, but they shall hew wood, and draw water unto all the Congregation, as the Princes appoint them.

22 Joshua then called them, and talked with them, and said, Wherefore have ye beguiled us, saying, We are very far from you, when ye dwell among us?

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Footnotes

  1. Joshua 9:20 This doth not establish rash oaths, but showeth God’s mercy toward his, which would not punish them for their fault.

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