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Berean Standard Bible

“Then the men of Israel sampled their provisions but did not seek the counsel of the LORD.”

Joshua 9:14

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The Gibeonites, fearing Israel, trick Joshua's leaders with worn-out sacks and moldy bread to make a treaty. The leaders inspect the food and make a decision without asking God.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Then the men of Israel sampled their provisions but did not seek the counsel of the LORD.

World English Bible (WEB)

The men sampled their provisions, and didn’t ask counsel from Yahweh’s mouth.

King James Version (KJV)

And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And the men took of their provision, and asked not counsel at the mouth of Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And the men took some of their food, without requesting directions from the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y los hombres de Israel tomaron de su provisión del camino, y no preguntaron á la boca de Jehová.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Josué y los demás dirigentes finalmente les creyeron. No se preocuparon de consultar al Señor, sino que hicieron un pacto de paz con ellos. Luego los jefes de Israel ratificaron el pacto con un juramento.

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