Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version This is what we will do to them: We will let them live, so that God’s wrath will not fall on us for breaking the oath we swore to them.” New Living Translation This is what we must do. We must let them live, for divine anger would come upon us if we broke our oath. English Standard Version This we will do to them: let them live, lest wrath be upon us, because of the oath that we swore to them.” Berean Standard Bible This is how we will treat them: We will let them live, so that no wrath will fall on us because of the oath we swore to them.” King James Bible This we will do to them; we will even let them live, lest wrath be upon us, because of the oath which we sware unto them. New King James Version This we will do to them: We will let them live, lest wrath be upon us because of the oath which we swore to them.” New American Standard Bible This we will do to them, even let them live, so that wrath will not be on us because of the oath which we swore to them.” NASB 1995 “This we will do to them, even let them live, so that wrath will not be upon us for the oath which we swore to them.” NASB 1977 “This we will do to them, even let them live, lest wrath be upon us for the oath which we swore to them.” Legacy Standard Bible This we will do to them, even let them live, so that wrath will not be upon us for the oath which we swore to them.” Amplified Bible This [is what] we will do to them: we will let them live, so that the wrath [of God] does not come upon us for [violating] the oath which we have sworn to them.” Christian Standard Bible This is how we will treat them: we will let them live, so that no wrath will fall on us because of the oath we swore to them.” Holman Christian Standard Bible This is how we will treat them: we will let them live, so that no wrath will fall on us because of the oath we swore to them.” American Standard Version This we will do to them, and let them live; lest wrath be upon us, because of the oath which we sware unto them. English Revised Version This we will do to them, and let them live; lest wrath be upon us, because of the oath which we sware unto them. GOD'S WORD® Translation We must let them live to avoid [the LORD's] anger because of the oath we swore." Good News Translation We must let them live because of our promise; if we don't, God will punish us. International Standard Version So this is what we'll do to them: we'll let them live, so that wrath won't come upon us because of the oath that we swore to them." Majority Standard Bible This is how we will treat them: We will let them live, so that no wrath will fall on us because of the oath we swore to them.? NET Bible We must let them live so we can escape the curse attached to the oath we swore to them." New Heart English Bible This we will do to them, and let them live; lest wrath be on us, because of the oath which we swore to them." Webster's Bible Translation This we will do to them; we will even let them live, lest wrath be upon us, because of the oath which we swore to them. World English Bible We will do this to them, and let them live; lest wrath be on us, because of the oath which we swore to them.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionwe do this to them, and have kept them alive, and wrath is not on us, because of the oath which we have sworn to them.” Young's Literal Translation this we do to them, and have kept them alive, and wrath is not upon us, because of the oath which we have sworn to them.' Smith's Literal Translation This we will do to them, and preserve them alive; and anger shall not be upon us for the oath that we sware to them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut this we mill do to them: Let their lives be saved, lest the wrath of the Lord be stirred up against us, if we should be forsworn. Catholic Public Domain Version But we shall do this to them: Certainly, let them be preserved so that they may live, lest the wrath of the Lord be stirred up against us, since we would have sworn falsely. New American Bible Let us therefore let them live, and so deal with them that no wrath fall upon us because of the oath we have sworn to them.” New Revised Standard Version This is what we will do to them: We will let them live, so that wrath may not come upon us, because of the oath that we swore to them.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThis we will do to them: we will let them live, lest wrath be upon us, because of the oaths which we swore to them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But thus we do and we let them live so that wrath will not be upon us, because of the oath that we swore to them” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917This we will do to them, and let them live; lest wrath be upon us, because of the oath which we swore unto them.' Brenton Septuagint Translation This we will do; take them alive, and we will preserve them: so there shall not be wrath against us by reason of the oath which we swore to them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Deceit of the Gibeonites…19All the leaders answered, “We have sworn an oath to them by the LORD, the God of Israel, and now we cannot touch them. 20This is how we will treat them: We will let them live, so that no wrath will fall on us because of the oath we swore to them.” 21They continued, “Let them live, but let them be woodcutters and water carriers for the whole congregation.” So the leaders kept their promise.… Cross References Numbers 30:2 If a man makes a vow to the LORD or swears an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word; he must do everything he has promised. Deuteronomy 23:21-23 If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to keep it, because He will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin. / But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty of sin. / Be careful to follow through on what comes from your lips, because you have freely vowed to the LORD your God with your own mouth. Psalm 15:4 who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath, Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow. / It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it. Judges 11:35 As soon as Jephthah saw her, he tore his clothes and said, “No! Not my daughter! You have brought me to my knees! You have brought great misery upon me, for I have given my word to the LORD and cannot take it back.” 2 Samuel 21:1-2 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.” / At this, David summoned the Gibeonites and spoke to them. (Now the Gibeonites were not Israelites, but a remnant of the Amorites. The Israelites had taken an oath concerning them, but in his zeal for Israel and Judah, Saul had sought to kill them.) 2 Samuel 21:7 Now the king spared Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the oath before the LORD between David and Jonathan son of Saul. 1 Kings 2:8-9 Keep an eye on Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim who is with you. He called down bitter curses against me on the day I went to Mahanaim, but when he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by the LORD: ‘I will never put you to the sword.’ / Now therefore, do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man. You know what you ought to do to him to bring his gray head down to Sheol in blood.” 1 Chronicles 16:22 ‘Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!’ Psalm 105:15 “Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!” Matthew 5:33-37 Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ / But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; / or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. ... Matthew 23:16-22 Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ / You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred? / And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is bound by his oath.’ ... Romans 12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. 2 Corinthians 1:17-20 When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” and also “No, no”? / But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” / For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed among you by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No,” but in Him it has always been “Yes.” ... Galatians 3:15 Brothers, let me put this in human terms. Even a human covenant, once it is ratified, cannot be canceled or amended. Treasury of Scripture This we will do to them; we will even let them live, lest wrath be on us, because of the oath which we swore to them. lest wrath 2 Samuel 21:1-6 Then there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David inquired of the LORD. And the LORD answered, It is for Saul, and for his bloody house, because he slew the Gibeonites… 2 Chronicles 36:13 And he also rebelled against king Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God: but he stiffened his neck, and hardened his heart from turning unto the LORD God of Israel. Proverbs 20:25 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make inquiry. Jump to Previous Alive Breaking Death Kept Live Oath Sware Swore Sworn WrathJump to Next Alive Breaking Death Kept Live Oath Sware Swore Sworn WrathJoshua 9 1. The kings combine against Israel3. The Gibeonites by craft obtain a league 22. They are condemned to perpetual bondage This is what we will do to them This phrase indicates a decisive action plan. The Israelites, led by Joshua, are in a position of authority and responsibility. The Hebrew root for "do" (עָשָׂה, asah) implies not just action, but a purposeful and deliberate act. This reflects the Israelites' commitment to uphold their covenant, even when made under deceptive circumstances. It underscores the importance of integrity and the fulfillment of one's word, a principle deeply rooted in the biblical narrative. We will let them live so that wrath will not fall on us for breaking the oath we swore to them Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thisזֹ֛את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, is how we will treat them: נַעֲשֶׂ֥ה (na·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural Strong's 6213: To do, make We will let them live, וְהַחֲיֵ֣ה (wə·ha·ḥă·yêh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 2421: To live, to revive so that no וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no wrath קֶ֔צֶף (qe·ṣep̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7110: A splinter, rage, strife will fall יִֽהְיֶ֤ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be on עָלֵ֙ינוּ֙ (‘ā·lê·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against us because of עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the oath הַשְּׁבוּעָ֖ה (haš·šə·ḇū·‘āh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7621: Something sworn, an oath we swore נִשְׁבַּ֥עְנוּ (niš·ba‘·nū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 7650: To seven oneself, swear to them.” לָהֶֽם׃ (lā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew Links Joshua 9:20 NIVJoshua 9:20 NLT Joshua 9:20 ESV Joshua 9:20 NASB Joshua 9:20 KJV Joshua 9:20 BibleApps.com Joshua 9:20 Biblia Paralela Joshua 9:20 Chinese Bible Joshua 9:20 French Bible Joshua 9:20 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 9:20 This we will do to them (Josh. 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