Joshua 9:8

The Deceit of the Gibeonites

7But the men of Israel said to the Hivites, “Perhaps you dwell near us. How can we make a treaty with you?” 8“We are your servants,” they said to Joshua. Then Joshua asked them, “Who are you and where have you come from?”

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Berean Standard Bible
“We are your servants,” they said to Joshua. Then Joshua asked them, “Who are you and where have you come from?”
American Standard Version (1901)
And they said unto Joshua, We are thy servants. And Joshua said unto them, Who are ye? and from whence come ye?
Bible in Basic English
And they said to Joshua, We are your servants. Then Joshua said to them, Who are you and where do you come from?
Free Bible Version
“We are your servants,” they replied. “But who are you? Where do you come from?” Joshua asked.
Geneva Bible 1599
And they said vnto Ioshua, We are thy seruants. Then Ioshua saide vnto them, Who are ye? and whence come ye?
King James (Authorized) Version
And they said unto Joshua, We are thy servants. And Joshua said unto them, Who are ye? and from whence come ye?
Translation for Translators
They replied to Joshua, “If you make a peace agreement with us, we will be your servants.” But Joshua answered, “What people-group are you? Where do you come from?”
Unlocked Literal Bible
They said to Joshua, “We are your servants.” Joshua said to them, “Who are you? Where did you come from?”
Noah Webster Bible
And they said to Joshua, we are thy servants. And Joshua said to them, Who are ye? and whence come ye?
World English Bible
They said to Joshua, “We are your servants.” Joshua said to them, “Who are you? Where do you come from?”
Young's Literal Translation
and they say unto Joshua, 'Thy servants we [are].' And Joshua saith unto them, 'Who [are] ye? and whence come ye?'