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Joshua 9:8

Joshua 9:8
And they said unto Joshua, We are thy servants. And Joshua said unto them, Who are ye? and from whence come ye?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And they said unto Joshua, we are thy servants,.... Not that they meant to be subjects of his, and tributaries to him;…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

We are thy servants - This appears to have been the only answer they gave to the question of the Israelitish elders, and…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Joshua 9:3-14

Here, I. The Gibeonites desire to make peace with Israel, being alarmed by the tidings they heard of the destruction of…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Who are ye?] To this is to be noticed that they made no direct reply. They adroitly evaded the question by dwelling on…