◄ Joshua 9:16 ►
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Good News Translation
Three days after the treaty had been made, the Israelites learned that these people did indeed live nearby.

New Revised Standard Version
But when three days had passed after they had made a treaty with them, they heard that they were their neighbors and were living among them.

New American Bible
Three days after the covenant was made, the Israelites heard that these people were from nearby, and would be living in Israel.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Now three days after the league was made, they heard that they dwelt nigh, and they should be among them.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Now three days after the league was made, they heard that they dwelt nigh, and they should be among them.

that they heard

Proverbs 12:19 The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.

Context
The Deceit of the Gibeonites
…15And Joshua made peace with them, and entering into a league, promised that they should not be slain: the princes also of the multitude swore to them. 16Now three days after the league was made, they heard that they dwelt nigh, and they should be among them.17And the children of Israel removed the camp, and came into their cities on the third day, the names of which are, Gabaon, and Caphira, and Beroth, and Cariathiarim.…
Cross References
Joshua 9:9
They answered: From a very far country thy servants are come in the name of the Lord thy God. For we have heard the fame of his power, all the things that he did in Egypt.

Joshua 9:15
And Joshua made peace with them, and entering into a league, promised that they should not be slain: the princes also of the multitude swore to them.

Joshua 9:17
And the children of Israel removed the camp, and came into their cities on the third day, the names of which are, Gabaon, and Caphira, and Beroth, and Cariathiarim.

Joshua 9:22
Josue called the Gabaonites and said to them: Why would you impose upon us, saying: We dwell far off from you, whereas you are in the midst of us?

Joshua 9:15
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