Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The Israelites sampled their provisions but did not inquire of the LORD. New Living Translation So the Israelites examined their food, but they did not consult the LORD. English Standard Version So the men took some of their provisions, but did not ask counsel from the LORD. Berean Standard Bible Then the men of Israel sampled their provisions, but did not seek the counsel of the LORD. King James Bible And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD. New King James Version Then the men of Israel took some of their provisions; but they did not ask counsel of the LORD. New American Standard Bible So the men of Israel took some of their provisions, and did not ask for the counsel of the LORD. NASB 1995 So the men of Israel took some of their provisions, and did not ask for the counsel of the LORD. NASB 1977 So the men of Israel took some of their provisions, and did not ask for the counsel of the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible So the men of Israel took some of their provisions, but they did not ask for the command of Yahweh. Amplified Bible So the men [of Israel] took some of their own provisions [and offered them in friendship], and [foolishly] did not ask for the counsel of the LORD. Christian Standard Bible Then the men of Israel took some of their provisions, but did not seek the LORD’s decision. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the men of Israel took some of their provisions, but did not seek the LORD’s counsel. American Standard Version And the men took of their provision, and asked not counsel at the mouth of Jehovah. Contemporary English Version The Israelites tried some of the food, but they did not ask the LORD if he wanted them to make a treaty. English Revised Version And the men took of their provision, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation The men believed the evidence they were shown, but they did not ask the LORD about it. Good News Translation The Israelites accepted some food from them, but did not consult the LORD about it. International Standard Version So the leaders of Israel sampled their provisions, but did not ask the LORD about it. Majority Standard Bible Then the men of Israel sampled their provisions, but did not seek the counsel of the LORD. NET Bible The men examined some of their provisions, but they failed to ask the LORD's advice. New Heart English Bible The men sampled their provisions, and did not ask counsel from the mouth of the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation And the men took of their provisions, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD. World English Bible The men sampled their provisions, and didn’t ask counsel from Yahweh’s mouth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the men take of their provision, and have not asked the mouth of YHWH; Young's Literal Translation And the men take of their provision, and the mouth of Jehovah have not asked; Smith's Literal Translation And the men will take of their food, and they asked not the mouth of Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey took therefore of their victuals, and consulted not the mouth of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version And so they accepted this, because of their provisions, and they did not consult the mouth of the Lord. New American Bible Then the Israelite leaders partook of their provisions, without inquiring of the LORD. New Revised Standard Version So the leaders partook of their provisions, and did not ask direction from the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the men took of their provisions and went away, and the Israelites did not ask counsel from the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And these men took from their provisions and they went, and they did not inquire from the mouth of LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the men took of their provision, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the chiefs took of their provision, and asked not counsel of the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Deceit of the Gibeonites…13These wineskins were new when we filled them, but look, they are cracked. And these clothes and sandals are worn out from our very long journey.” 14Then the men of Israel sampled their provisions, but did not seek the counsel of the LORD. 15And Joshua made a treaty of peace with them to let them live, and the leaders of the congregation swore an oath to them.… Cross References Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Numbers 27:21 He shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who will seek counsel for him before the LORD by the judgment of the Urim. At his command, he and all the Israelites with him—the entire congregation—will go out and come in.” 1 Samuel 23:2 So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go and attack these Philistines?” And the LORD said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.” 1 Samuel 30:8 and David inquired of the LORD: “Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” the LORD replied, “for you will surely overtake them and rescue the captives.” 1 Chronicles 10:13-14 So Saul died for his unfaithfulness to the LORD, because he did not keep the word of the LORD and even consulted a medium for guidance, / and he failed to inquire of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse. Isaiah 30:1-2 “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. / They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade. Psalm 32:8-9 I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you. / Do not be like the horse or mule, which have no understanding; they must be controlled with bit and bridle to make them come to you. 2 Samuel 21:1 During the reign of David there was a famine for three successive years, and David sought the face of the LORD. And the LORD said, “It is because of the blood shed by Saul and his family, because he killed the Gibeonites.” 1 Kings 22:5 But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.” 2 Chronicles 18:4 But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.” Jeremiah 10:23 I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps. Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. John 16:13 However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come. Acts 13:2-3 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. Treasury of Scripture And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD. the men took of their victuals. asked not Exodus 28:30 And thou shalt put in the breastplate of judgment the Urim and the Thummim; and they shall be upon Aaron's heart, when he goeth in before the LORD: and Aaron shall bear the judgment of the children of Israel upon his heart before the LORD continually. Numbers 27:21 And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall ask counsel for him after the judgment of Urim before the LORD: at his word shall they go out, and at his word they shall come in, both he, and all the children of Israel with him, even all the congregation. Judges 1:1 Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass, that the children of Israel asked the LORD, saying, Who shall go up for us against the Canaanites first, to fight against them? Jump to Previous Counsel Direction Directions Inquire Israel Mouth Partook Provision Provisions Requesting VictualsJump to Next Counsel Direction Directions Inquire Israel Mouth Partook Provision Provisions Requesting VictualsJoshua 9 1. The kings combine against Israel3. The Gibeonites by craft obtain a league 22. They are condemned to perpetual bondage Then the men of Israel This phrase refers to the leaders or representatives of the Israelite community. In the context of Joshua 9, the Israelites are in the process of conquering the Promised Land. The "men of Israel" signifies those who were responsible for making decisions on behalf of the people. Historically, these leaders were expected to act with wisdom and discernment, especially in matters of covenant and warfare. Their actions were meant to reflect the will and guidance of God, as they were His chosen people. sampled their provisions but did not seek the LORD’s counsel Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the men of Israelהָֽאֲנָשִׁ֖ים (hā·’ă·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 582: Man, mankind sampled וַיִּקְח֥וּ (way·yiq·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3947: To take their provisions, מִצֵּידָ֑ם (miṣ·ṣê·ḏām) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6718: The chase, game, lunch but did not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no seek שָׁאָֽלוּ׃ (šā·’ā·lū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7592: To inquire, to request, to demand the counsel פִּ֥י (pî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to of the LORD. יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Joshua 9:14 NIVJoshua 9:14 NLT Joshua 9:14 ESV Joshua 9:14 NASB Joshua 9:14 KJV Joshua 9:14 BibleApps.com Joshua 9:14 Biblia Paralela Joshua 9:14 Chinese Bible Joshua 9:14 French Bible Joshua 9:14 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 9:14 The men sampled their provisions and didn't (Josh. 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