Home > Books > Joshua > Chapter 9

Joshua 9:7

And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among us; and how shall we make a league with you?
Share this verse

Other versions

English Standard Version

But the men of Israel said to the Hivites, "Perhaps you live among us; then how can we make a covenant with you?"

New International Version

The men of Israel said to the Hivites, "But perhaps you live near us. How then can we make a treaty with you?"

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Perhaps instead, you live in the land which ought to be ours by lot, and we would be unable to form a pact with you.