The Gibeonite Deception and Treaty

Joshua 9:1-27

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Genesis

The Creation of the World 1:1-2:3 The Creation of Man and Woman 2:4-25 The Fall of Man 3:1-24 Cain and Abel 4:1-26 From Adam to Noah 5:1-32 The Flood 6:1-8:22 God’s Covenant with Noah 9:1-17 Noah’s Drunkenness and Curse 9:18-29 Nations Descended from Noah 10:1-32 The Tower of Babel 11:1-9 From Shem to Abram 11:10-32 The Call of Abram 12:1-9 Abram in Egypt 12:10-20 Abram and Lot Separate 13:1-18 Abram Rescues Lot 14:1-24 God’s Covenant with Abram 15:1-21 Hagar and Ishmael 16:1-16 The Covenant of Circumcision 17:1-27 A Son Promised to Sarah 18:1-15 Abraham Intercedes for Sodom 18:16-33 The Destruction of Sodom 19:1-29 The Origin of Moab and Ammon 19:30-38 Abraham and Abimelech 20:1-18 The Birth of Isaac 21:1-7 Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away 21:8-21 A Treaty with Abimelech 21:22-34 The Sacrifice of Isaac 22:1-19 Nahor’s Children 22:20-24 The Death and Burial of Sarah 23:1-20 A Wife for Isaac 24:1-67 The Death of Abraham 25:1-11 Ishmael’s Descendants 25:12-18 Esau and Jacob 25:19-34 Isaac and Abimelech 26:1-35 Jacob Takes Esau’s Blessing 27:1-40 Jacob Sent to Paddan-aram 27:41-28:9 Jacob’s Dream at Bethel 28:10-22 Jacob Meets Rachel 29:1-14 Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel 29:15-30 The Children of Jacob 29:31-30:24 Jacob’s Prosperity 30:25-43 Jacob Flees from Laban 31:1-21 Jacob and Laban Make a Covenant 31:22-55 Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau 32:1-21 Jacob Wrestles with God 32:22-32 Jacob Meets Esau 33:1-20 Dinah and the Shechemites 34:1-31 God Blesses Jacob at Bethel 35:1-15 Deaths of Rachel and Isaac 35:16-29 Esau’s Descendants 36:1-30 The Kings of Edom 36:31-43 Joseph’s Dreams 37:1-11 Joseph Sold by His Brothers 37:12-36 Judah and Tamar 38:1-30 Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife 39:1-23 Joseph Interprets Dreams in Prison 40:1-23 Pharaoh’s Dreams 41:1-40 Joseph Rises to Power 41:41-57 Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypt 42:1-38 Joseph’s Brothers Return with Benjamin 43:1-34 The Silver Cup 44:1-34 Joseph Reveals Himself 45:1-28 Jacob Goes to Egypt 46:1-47:12 Joseph and the Famine 47:13-31 Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh 48:1-22 Jacob Blesses His Sons 49:1-28 The Death and Burial of Jacob 49:29-50:14 Joseph Reassures His Brothers 50:15-21 The Death of Joseph 50:22-26

Exodus

Israel Increases in Egypt 1:1-22 The Birth of Moses 2:1-10 Moses Flees to Midian 2:11-25 The Burning Bush 3:1-22 Signs for Moses 4:1-17 Moses Returns to Egypt 4:18-31 Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh 5:1-21 God Promises Deliverance 5:22-6:12 The Genealogy of Moses and Aaron 6:13-27 Moses and Aaron Sent to Pharaoh 6:28-7:7 Aaron’s Staff Becomes a Serpent 7:8-13 The First Plague: Water to Blood 7:14-24 The Second Plague: Frogs 7:25-8:15 The Third Plague: Gnats 8:16-19 The Fourth Plague: Flies 8:20-32 The Fifth Plague: Livestock Die 9:1-7 The Sixth Plague: Boils 9:8-12 The Seventh Plague: Hail 9:13-35 The Eighth Plague: Locusts 10:1-20 The Ninth Plague: Darkness 10:21-29 A Final Plague Threatened 11:1-10 The Passover 12:1-30 The Exodus 12:31-42 Passover Regulations 12:43-51 Consecration of the Firstborn 13:1-16 Crossing the Red Sea 13:17-14:31 The Song of Moses 15:1-21 Bitter Water Made Sweet 15:22-27 Manna from Heaven 16:1-36 Water from the Rock 17:1-7 Amalek Defeated 17:8-16 Jethro’s Advice 18:1-27 Israel at Mount Sinai 19:1-25 The Ten Commandments 20:1-21 Laws About Altars 20:22-21:1 Laws About Slaves 21:2-11 Laws About Personal Injuries 21:12-36 Laws About Restitution 22:1-15 Laws About Holiness 22:16-31 Laws About Justice 23:1-9 Sabbath Years and Weeks 23:10-13 The Three Feasts 23:14-19 The Angel and the Promises 23:20-33 The Covenant Confirmed 24:1-18 Contributions for the Sanctuary 25:1-9 The Ark of the Testimony 25:10-22 The Table for Bread 25:23-30 The Golden Lampstand 25:31-40 The Tabernacle 26:1-37 The Bronze Altar 27:1-8 The Court of the Tabernacle 27:9-19 Oil for the Lamp 27:20-21 The Priests’ Garments 28:1-5 The Ephod 28:6-14 The Breastpiece of Judgment 28:15-30 Other Priestly Garments 28:31-43 Consecration of the Priests 29:1-46 The Altar of Incense 30:1-10 The Census Tax 30:11-16 The Bronze Basin 30:17-21 The Anointing Oil 30:22-33 The Incense 30:34-38 Oholiab and Bezalel 31:1-11 The Sabbath Sign 31:12-18 The Golden Calf 32:1-33:6 The Tent of Meeting 33:7-11 Moses’ Intercession and God’s Glory 33:12-23 New Tablets and Covenant 34:1-28 The Shining Face of Moses 34:29-35 Sabbath Regulations 35:1-3 Freewill Offerings for the Tabernacle 35:4-29 Bezalel and Oholiab Set Apart 35:30-36:7 Making the Tabernacle 36:8-38 Making the Ark 37:1-9 Making the Table 37:10-16 Making the Lampstand 37:17-24 Making the Altar of Incense 37:25-29 Making the Bronze Altar 38:1-7 Making the Bronze Basin 38:8 Making the Court 38:9-20 Materials of the Tabernacle 38:21-31 Making the Priests’ Garments 39:1 The Ephod Made 39:2-7 The Breastpiece Made 39:8-21 Other Garments Made 39:22-31 The Work Completed 39:32-43 The Tabernacle Erected 40:1-33 The Glory Fills the Tabernacle 40:34-38

Numbers

The Census of Israel 1:1-54 Arrangement of the Camp 2:1-34 The Levites’ Duties 3:1-51 Kohathites’ Service 4:1-20 Gershonites’ Service 4:21-28 Merarites’ Service 4:29-33 Census of the Levites 4:34-49 Unclean Removed from Camp 5:1-4 Restitution for Wrongs 5:5-10 The Test for Adultery 5:11-31 The Nazirite Vow 6:1-21 The Priestly Blessing 6:22-27 Offerings of the Leaders 7:1-89 The Lamps 8:1-4 The Levites Consecrated 8:5-26 The Passover Celebrated 9:1-14 The Cloud Over the Tabernacle 9:15-23 The Silver Trumpets 10:1-10 Departure from Sinai 10:11-36 Complaint and Quail; Seventy Elders 11:1-35 Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses 12:1-16 Spies Sent into Canaan 13:1-25 Report of the Spies 13:26-33 The People Rebel 14:1-45 Offerings and Firstfruits 15:1-21 Unintentional Sin and Presumptuous Sin 15:22-31 The Sabbath-Breaker 15:32-36 Tassels on Garments 15:37-41 Korah’s Rebellion 16:1-50 Aaron’s Staff Buds 17:1-13 Priests’ and Levites’ Duties 18:1-7 Portions for Priests and Levites 18:8-32 The Red Heifer 19:1-22 Water from the Rock at Meribah 20:1-13 Edom Refuses Passage 20:14-21 Aaron’s Death 20:22-29 Arad Defeated 21:1-3 The Bronze Serpent 21:4-9 Journeys in the Wilderness 21:10-20 Victories over Sihon and Og 21:21-35 Balaam Summoned 22:1-20 Balaam’s Donkey and the Angel 22:21-41 Balaam’s First Oracle 23:1-12 Balaam’s Second Oracle 23:13-26 Balaam’s Third Oracle 23:27-24:14 The Star out of Jacob 24:15-19 Balaam’s Final Sayings 24:20-25 Baal of Peor and Phinehas 25:1-18 The Second Census 26:1-65 Daughters of Zelophehad 27:1-11 Joshua Appointed 27:12-23 Daily Offerings 28:1-8 Sabbath Offerings 28:9-10 Monthly Offerings 28:11-15 Passover Offerings 28:16-25 Weeks (Firstfruits) Offerings 28:26-31 Trumpets Offerings 29:1-6 Day of Atonement Offerings 29:7-11 Booths Offerings 29:12-40 Vows 30:1-16 War with Midian—Spoils 31:1-24 Division of the Spoils 31:25-54 Reuben, Gad, and Half-Manasseh 32:1-42 Stages of Israel’s Journey 33:1-56 Boundaries of the Land 34:1-29 Levitical Cities 35:1-5 Cities of Refuge 35:6-34 Marriage of Zelophehad’s Daughters 36:1-13

Deuteronomy

Preamble and Setting 1:1-8 Leaders Appointed 1:9-18 Spies Sent 1:19-25 Rebellion and Judgment 1:26-46 Journey Through Edom, Moab, Ammon 2:1-23 Victory over Sihon 2:24-37 Victory over Og 3:1-11 Allotment East of Jordan 3:12-20 Moses Forbidden to Enter 3:21-29 Call to Obey 4:1-14 No Idols 4:15-31 The LORD Alone Is God 4:32-40 Cities of Refuge East 4:41-43 Introduction to the Law 4:44-49 The Ten Commandments Rehearsed 5:1-33 The Shema and Instruction 6:1-25 Warning Against the Nations 7:1-26 Do Not Forget the LORD 8:1-20 Not for Your Righteousness 9:1-6 Israel’s Rebellions Recounted 9:7-29 New Tablets; Ark 10:1-11 Fear the LORD 10:12-22 Love, Obey, Choose 11:1-32 The Place of Worship 12:1-32 False Prophets and Idolatry 13:1-18 Clean and Unclean Foods 14:1-21 Tithes 14:22-29 Sabbatical Year 15:1-11 Hebrew Slaves 15:12-18 Firstborn Animals 15:19-23 Passover 16:1-8 Weeks 16:9-12 Booths 16:13-17 Justice 16:18-20 Forbidden Worship 16:21-17:7 Difficult Cases 17:8-13 Laws for the King 17:14-20 Provision for Levites 18:1-8 Abominable Practices 18:9-13 A Prophet Like Moses 18:14-22 Cities of Refuge 19:1-14 Witnesses and Penalties 19:15-21 Rules for War 20:1-20 Unsolved Murder 21:1-9 Wives from War 21:10-14 Rights of the Firstborn 21:15-17 Rebellious Son 21:18-21 Various Laws 21:22-22:12 Laws of Chastity 22:13-30 Assembly Exclusions 23:1-8 Camp Purity 23:9-14 Various Laws Continued 23:15-25:19 Firstfruits and Tithes Confession 26:1-15 You Are the LORD’s People 26:16-19 Law on Stones and Altar 27:1-8 Curses Pronounced 27:9-26 Blessings for Obedience 28:1-14 Curses for Disobedience 28:15-68 Renewal in Moab 29:1-29 Choose Life 30:1-20 Joshua Commissioned 31:1-8 Public Reading of the Law 31:9-13 Moses’ Warning of Apostasy 31:14-29 The Song of Moses 31:30-32:47 Moses to Die on Nebo 32:48-52 Moses Blesses Israel 33:1-29 The Death of Moses 34:1-12

Joshua

Joshua Commissioned and Encouraged 1:1-18 Rahab Protects the Spies 2:1-24 Crossing the Jordan and Memorial Stones 3:1-4:24 Renewal at Gilgal: Circumcision and Passover 5:1-12 The Commander Appears and the Fall of Jericho 5:13-6:27 Defeat at Ai and Achan's Sin Revealed 7:1-26 The Capture and Destruction of Ai 8:1-29 Altar on Mount Ebal and the Law Proclaimed 8:30-35 The Gibeonite Deception and Treaty 9:1-27 Victory at Gibeon and the Long Day 10:1-15 Capture and Execution of the Five Kings 10:16-28 The Southern Campaign and Conquest of Cities 10:29-43 Defeat of the Northern Coalition and Hazor Destroyed 11:1-23 Lists of Kings Defeated East and West of the Jordan 12:1-24 Land Remaining to Be Possessed 13:1-7 Allotments East of the Jordan 13:8-33 Procedure for Distributing the Land and Levitical Cities 14:1-5 Caleb's Claim and Inheritance of Hebron 14:6-15 Boundaries and Towns of Judah 15:1-63 Ephraim and West Manasseh: Boundaries and Claims 16:1-17:18 Shiloh Established and the Land Surveyed 18:1-10 Territory and Towns of Benjamin 18:11-28 Territory of Simeon 19:1-9 Territory of Zebulun 19:10-16 Territory of Issachar 19:17-23 Territory of Asher 19:24-31 Territory of Naphtali 19:32-39 Territory of Dan 19:40-48 Completion of the Allotments and Joshua's Inheritance 19:49-51 Cities of Refuge Established 20:1-9 Levitical Cities and Their Holdings 21:1-45 The Eastern Tribes' Altar and the Reconciliation 22:1-34 Joshua's Farewell Exhortation and Warning 23:1-16 Renewal of the Covenant at Shechem 24:1-27 Death and Burial of Joshua and Eleazar 24:28-33

1 Samuel

Hannah's Prayer for a Son 1:1-20 Hannah Presents Samuel to the Lord 1:21-28 Hannah's Song of Praise 2:1-11 Eli's Corrupt Sons and Samuel's Childhood 2:12-26 Prophecy of Judgment on Eli's House 2:27-36 Samuel's Call and the Lord's Word to Eli 3:1-4:1 Israel Defeated and the Ark Captured 4:2-11 Eli's Death and the Birth of Ichabod 4:12-22 The Ark Brings Judgment in Philistine Cities 5:1-12 The Ark Returned to Israel 6:1-7:1 Samuel Judges Israel and Delivers Them at Mizpah 7:2-17 Israel Demands a King 8:1-22 Saul Chosen and Given Signs 9:1-10:8 Saul Proclaimed King by Lot 10:9-27 Saul's Victory at Jabesh-Gilead 11:1-11 Saul Confirmed as King at Gilgal 11:12-15 Samuel's Farewell and Exhortation to Israel 12:1-25 Saul's Unauthorized Sacrifice and Rebuke 13:1-15 Philistine Pressure and Israel's Lack of Arms 13:16-22 Jonathan's Bold Assault and Victory 13:23-14:14 Saul's Rash Oath and Its Consequences 14:15-23 Saul's Pursuit and Jonathan's Exploits 14:24-48 Saul's Family and Mighty Men 14:49-52 Saul's Disobedience and Rejection as King 15:1-35 David Anointed by Samuel 16:1-13 David Serves Saul and Eases His Torment 16:14-23 David and Goliath 17:1-58 David's Rise and Saul's Jealousy 18:1-30 Saul's Attempts on David's Life and Jonathan's Intervention 19:1-24 David and Jonathan's Covenant 20:1-42 David at Nob: Bread and Goliath's Sword 21:1-9 David Feigns Madness at Gath 21:10-15 David Gathers Followers and Seeks Priestly Aid 22:1-5 Massacre at Nob and Abiathar Joins David 22:6-23 David Delivers Keilah and Inquires of God 23:1-6 Saul's Pursuit, Ziphite Betrayal, and David's Escape 23:7-29 David Spares Saul in a Cave 24:1-22 Nabal's Folly and Abigail's Intervention 25:1-44 David Again Spares Saul in His Camp 26:1-25 David Seeks Refuge with Achish 27:1-12 Saul and the Witch of Endor 28:1-25 The Philistines Reject David 29:1-11 David Recovers His Family and Defeats the Amalekites 30:1-31 The Death of Saul and His Sons 31:1-13

2 Samuel

An Amalekite Reports Saul and Jonathan's Death 1:1-16 David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan 1:17-27 David Anointed King of Judah at Hebron 2:1-7 Ish‑Bosheth Made King; Civil War with David Begins 2:8-3:5 Abner Seeks Alliance with David 3:6-21 Joab Murders Abner; David's Protest and Mourning 3:22-39 Ish‑Bosheth Assassinated 4:1-12 David Anointed King over All Israel 5:1-5 David Captures Jerusalem and Establishes His House 5:6-16 David's Victories over the Philistines 5:17-25 Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem; Uzzah's Death and David's Joy 6:1-23 God's Covenant with David 7:1-17 David's Prayer of Thanksgiving for God's Promise 7:18-29 David's Military Victories 8:1-14 David's Officials and Mighty Men 8:15-18 David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth 9:1-13 War with the Ammonites and Syrians 10:1-19 David and Bathsheba; the Death of Uriah 11:1-27 Nathan Rebukes David; Judgment and Aftermath 12:1-31 Amnon's Crime against Tamar 13:1-22 Absalom Kills Amnon and Flees 13:23-39 Joab Secures Absalom's Return and Reconciliation 14:1-33 Absalom's Conspiracy and Rise to Power 15:1-12 David Flees Jerusalem; Loyal Followers Accompany Him 15:13-37 Ziba Brings Provisions to David 16:1-4 Shimei Curses David as He Flees 16:5-14 Counsel in Absalom's Court; Ahithophel's Plan and Hushai's Counterplot 16:15-17:29 Battle in the Forest of Ephraim and Absalom's Death 18:1-18 Reports of Victory and David's Grief for Absalom 18:19-19:8 David's Return to Jerusalem; Reconciliation and Disputes 19:9-43 Sheba's Revolt and Its Suppression 20:1-26 Famine and the Gibeonites' Demand; Saul's Descendants Executed 21:1-14 David's Battles with the Philistines and the Valor of His Men 21:15-22 David's Song of Deliverance 22:1-51 David's Final Oracle 23:1-7 The Deeds of David's Mighty Warriors 23:8-39 David's Census and the Resulting Plague 24:1-17 David Purchases the Threshing Floor; Sacrifice and End of Plague 24:18-25

1 Kings

Adonijah Attempts to Seize the Throne 1:1-27 Solomon Anointed King 1:28-53 David's Charge to Solomon and Death 2:1-12 Solomon Consolidates His Power 2:13-46 Solomon's Request for Wisdom 3:1-15 Solomon's Wise Judgment 3:16-28 Solomon's Officials and Administrative Order 4:1-19 The Wealth and Prosperity of Israel 4:20-28 Solomon's Wisdom and Fame 4:29-34 Alliances and Preparations for the Temple 5:1-18 Solomon Builds the Temple 6:1-38 Solomon's Palace and Structural Works 7:1-12 Temple Furnishings and the Work of Hiram 7:13-51 The Ark Brought into the Temple 8:1-21 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication 8:22-61 The Dedication Celebrated with Sacrifice 8:62-66 God's Promise and Warning to Solomon 9:1-9 Solomon's Building Projects and Trade 9:10-28 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 10:1-13 The Wealth and Splendor of Solomon's Reign 10:14-29 Solomon's Foreign Wives and Apostasy 11:1-13 Adversaries Raised Against Solomon 11:14-25 Jeroboam's Call and the Promise of Division 11:26-40 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 11:41-43 Rehoboam's Folly and the Kingdom Divides 12:1-24 Jeroboam Establishes Golden Calves 12:25-33 Prophetic Rebuke at Bethel and Deception 13:1-34 Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam 14:1-20 Rehoboam's Unfaithfulness and Shishak's Invasion 14:21-31 Abijam's Short Reign in Judah 15:1-8 Asa's Reforms and Early Reign 15:9-24 Nadab's Reign and Baasha's Conspiracy 15:25-32 Baasha's Reign and Jehu's Prophecy 15:33-16:7 Elah Assassinated and Zimri's Usurpation 16:8-14 Zimri's Suicide and Omri's Rise to Power 16:15-20 Omri Establishes Samaria as Capital 16:21-28 Ahab and Jezebel Introduce Baal Worship 16:29-34 Elijah Announces the Drought and Is Fed by Ravens 17:1-6 Elijah in Zarephath: Provision and Resurrection 17:7-24 Elijah Confronts Ahab and Prepares for Confrontation 18:1-15 Elijah on Mount Carmel and the Fall of Baal's Prophets 18:16-46 Elijah Flees to Horeb and Is Renewed 19:1-9 God's Response to Elijah and New Commissions 19:10-18 The Call of Elisha 19:19-21 Ben‑hadad Besieges Samaria; Israel's Defiant Response 20:1-12 Israel's Victories Over Aram and Ahab's Mercy 20:13-34 A Prophet Enacts Judgment on the King 20:35-43 Naboth's Vineyard: Ahab and Jezebel's Crime and Punishment 21:1-29 Ahab and Jehoshaphat Seek Counsel; Micaiah's True Prophecy 22:1-28 Ahab Dies at Ramoth‑Gilead 22:29-40 Jehoshaphat's Reign in Judah 22:41-50 Ahaziah Succeeds Ahab and Does Evil 22:51-53

2 Kings

Ahaziah Seeks Counsel and Elijah’s Judgment 1:1-18 Elijah Taken Up; Elisha Succeeds 2:1-18 Elisha Purifies Jericho’s Water 2:19-22 Mockers of Elisha Mauled by Bears 2:23-25 Alliance Against Moab and Elisha’s Miracle 3:1-27 The Widow’s Oil Multiplied 4:1-7 Elisha Restores the Shunammite’s Son 4:8-37 Poisoned Stew Made Safe 4:38-41 Elisha Feeds a Hundred Men 4:42-44 Naaman Healed of Leprosy and Gehazi’s Greed 5:1-27 The Floating Axe Head 6:1-7 Elisha Foils the Aramean Raid 6:8-23 Famine Besieges Samaria 6:24-7:2 Arameans Flee; Samaria’s Deliverance 7:3-20 The Shunammite Restored to Her Land 8:1-6 Elisha Foretells Hazael’s Rise 8:7-15 Jehoram’s Reign in Israel 8:16-24 Ahaziah of Judah Ascends the Throne 8:25-29 Anointing of Jehu as King 9:1-13 Jehu Slays Joram and the House of Ahab 9:14-29 The Death of Jezebel 9:30-37 Jehu Executes Ahab’s Kin at Jezreel 10:1-17 Jehu Destroys Baal Worship 10:18-36 Joash Crowned; Athaliah Overthrown 11:1-21 Joash Repairs the Temple 12:1-21 Jehoahaz of Israel and Aramean Oppression 13:1-9 Jehoash of Israel and Elisha’s Final Acts 13:10-25 Amaziah of Judah: Victory and Pride 14:1-22 Jeroboam II Restores Israel’s Borders 14:23-29 Azariah (Uzziah) King of Judah 15:1-7 Zechariah’s Short Reign and Assassination 15:8-12 Shallum’s Brief Usurpation and Murder 15:13-16 Menahem’s Reign and Tribute to Assyria 15:17-22 Pekahiah Murdered; Pekah’s Conspiracy 15:23-26 Pekah Rules and Wars with Judah 15:27-31 Jotham King of Judah 15:32-38 Ahaz’s Reign and Submission to Assyria 16:1-20 Fall of Samaria and Israel’s Exile 17:1-6 Reasons for Israel’s Exile 17:7-23 Resettling Samaria and Syncretistic Worship 17:24-41 Hezekiah’s Reforms and Fortifications 18:1-16 Rabshakeh’s Taunts before Jerusalem 18:17-37 Hezekiah’s Plea and Isaiah’s Prophecy 19:1-13 Hezekiah’s Prayer of Surrender 19:14-19 The LORD Delivers Jerusalem from Sennacherib 19:20-37 Hezekiah’s Illness, Recovery, and the Sign 20:1-11 Hezekiah’s Pride and a Warning about Babylon 20:12-21 Manasseh’s Long, Wicked Reign 21:1-18 Amon’s Short Reign and Assassination 21:19-26 Josiah Finds the Book of the Law and Reforms 22:1-20 Josiah’s Covenant Renewal and Passover 23:1-30 Jehoahaz Deposed; Jehoiakim Installed by Egypt 23:31-35 Jehoiakim’s Reign and Babylonian Pressure 23:36-24:7 Jehoiachin’s Brief Reign and First Exile 24:8-17 Zedekiah Appointed as Babylon’s Vassal 24:18-19 Siege and Fall of Jerusalem; Destruction and Exile 24:20-25:26 Jehoiachin Released from Babylonian Prison 25:27-30

1 Chronicles

Genealogies from Adam to Abraham 1:1-27 The Descendants of Abraham 1:28-34 The Edomite Genealogies (Esau and Seir) 1:35-54 The Sons of Israel 2:1-2 The Genealogy and Families of Judah 2:3-55 David’s Descendants and the Royal Line 3:1-24 Judahite Families and Notable Descendants 4:1-23 The Families and Settlements of Simeon 4:24-43 Transjordanian Tribes and Their Chiefs 5:1-10 Wars and Settlements East of the Jordan 5:11-22 Loss of Territory and Exile East of the Jordan 5:23-26 The Levites: Genealogy and Temple Service 6:1-81 The Tribe of Issachar 7:1-5 A Register of Benjamin’s Households 7:6-12 A Brief Genealogical Note 7:13 The Tribe of Naphtali 7:14-19 The Tribe of Manasseh 7:20-29 The Tribe of Ephraim 7:30-40 The Genealogy of Benjamin (including Saul’s Line) 8:1-9:1 Resettlement of Jerusalem: Residents and Officials 9:2-34 Gatekeepers and Temple Servants in Jerusalem 9:35-44 The Death of Saul and the End of His House 10:1-14 David Anointed King over Israel 11:1-3 David Captures Jerusalem (Zion) 11:4-9 David’s Mighty Men and Warriors 11:10-47 Those Who Came to David at Hebron (Judah’s Support) 12:1-22 Israel’s Warriors Join David at Hebron 12:23-40 Bringing the Ark: Preparations and Uzzah’s Death 13:1-14 David’s Household and Philistine Submission 14:1-7 David’s Victories over the Philistines 14:8-17 Preparations for Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem 15:1-16:6 David Institutes Worship and a Song of Praise 16:7-43 God’s Covenant with David (Nathan’s Oracle) 17:1-15 David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Covenant 17:16-27 David’s Military Victories and Tribute 18:1-13 David’s Officials and the Spoils of War 18:14-17 War with the Ammonites and Their Allies 19:1-19 The Campaign against Rabbah (Ammon) 20:1-3 Defeat of the Philistines and Their Champions 20:4-8 David’s Census, Plague, and Purchase of the Temple Site 21:1-22:1 David’s Preparations and Instructions for Solomon 22:2-19 David Organizes the Levites 23:1-6 Levitical Families and Their Heads 23:7-11 Age Regulations and Duties of the Levites 23:12-20 Assignments of Levites: Singers, Gatekeepers, Treasurers 23:21-32 Divisions of the Priests into Twenty‑Four Courses 24:1-19 Priestly Families and Their Cities 24:20-31 The Levitical Musicians and Their Organization 25:1-31 Gatekeepers and Their Lineages 26:1-19 Officials Responsible for Treasuries and Records 26:20-32 Military Divisions and Their Commanders 27:1-15 David’s Civil Officials and Overseers 27:16-24 Heads of the King’s Household and Provisions 27:25-34 David’s Charge to Solomon and the Temple Plan 28:1-21 The Nation’s Offerings for the Temple 29:1-9 David’s Prayer of Praise and Blessing for Solomon 29:10-20 David’s Final Acts and Organization of the Kingdom 29:21-25 The Death of David and Solomon’s Accession 29:26-30

2 Chronicles

Solomon's Sacrifice at Gibeon and Prayer for Wisdom 1:1-17 Solomon Secures Materials and Craftsmen for the Temple 2:1-18 The Temple: Foundation and Structure 3:1-17 Temple Furnishings and Completion of the Work 4:1-5:1 The Ark Installed and Solomon's Dedication Prayer 5:2-6:11 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication and God's Assurance 6:12-42 The Lord Fills the Temple and the Dedication Festival 7:1-10 God Appears to Solomon and Gives a Conditional Promise 7:11-22 Solomon's Other Buildings and Relations with Hiram 8:1-18 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 9:1-12 Solomon's Wealth, Trade, and Administration 9:13-28 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 9:29-31 Rehoboam's Folly and the Division of the Kingdom 10:1-11:4 Rehoboam Fortifies Judah and Consolidates Support 11:5-17 Rehoboam's Descendants and Death 11:18-23 Shishak's Invasion and Judah's Loss 12:1-16 Abijah's Victory over Israel and His Death 13:1-14:1 Asa's Reforms and Victory over Ethiopia 14:2-15 Asa Strengthened by Prophecy and Covenant Renewal 15:1-19 Asa's Alliance with Aram and Reproof by Hanani 16:1-14 Jehoshaphat Strengthens Judah and Reforms Justice 17:1-19 Jehoshaphat's Alliance with Ahab and the Battle at Ramoth-gilead 18:1-27 Jehu Rebukes Jehoshaphat for the Alliance with Ahab 18:28-19:3 Judicial Reforms: Judges Appointed to Administer Justice 19:4-11 Jehoshaphat's Deliverance through Prayer and Praise 20:1-30 End of Jehoshaphat's Reign and Jehoram's Accession 20:31-21:3 Jehoram's Wicked Reign, Revolts, and Judgment 21:4-20 Ahaziah Succeeds His Father and Is Wounded 22:1-9 Athaliah's Usurpation Overthrown and Joash Crowned 22:10-23:21 Joash's Temple Restoration under Jehoiada 24:1-16 Joash's Apostasy, Punishment, and Assassination 24:17-27 Amaziah's Reign: Victory, Pride, and Defeat by Israel 25:1-28 Uzziah's Prosperity and Pride; Leprosy for Presumption 26:1-23 Jotham's Reign: Fortifications and Prosperity 27:1-9 Ahaz's Idolatry, Defeats, and Assyrian Subjugation 28:1-27 Hezekiah's Temple Restoration and Religious Reforms 29:1-36 Hezekiah's Passover and National Repentance 30:1-31:1 Hezekiah's Religious Administration and Temple Support 31:2-21 Hezekiah's Defense Against Sennacherib and Divine Deliverance 32:1-23 Hezekiah's Illness, Pride, and the Babylonian Envoys 32:24-33 Manasseh's Idolatry, Captivity, Repentance, and Restoration 33:1-20 Amon's Wicked Reign and Assassination 33:21-25 Josiah's Early Reforms and Temple Repair 34:1-13 The Book of the Law Found, Huldah's Prophecy, and Josiah's Covenant 34:14-33 Josiah's Observance of the Passover 35:1-19 Josiah Killed at Megiddo and National Mourning 35:20-36:1 Jehoahaz Reigns Briefly and Is Deposed by Pharaoh 36:2-4 Jehoiakim's Reign and Disobedience 36:5-8 Jehoiachin's Short Reign and Exile to Babylon 36:9-10 Zedekiah's Reign and Rejection of Prophetic Warnings 36:11-14 Judgment, Exile, and the Decree of Cyrus 36:15-23

Psalm

Psalms 1–2 1:1-2:12 Psalms 3–8 3:1-8 Psalms 4–8 4:1-8 Psalms 5–12 5:1-12 Psalms 6–10 6:1-10 Psalms 7–17 7:1-17 Psalms 8–9 8:1-9 Psalms 9–10 9:1-10:18 Psalms 11–7 11:1-7 Psalms 12–8 12:1-8 Psalms 13–6 13:1-6 Psalms 14–7 14:1-7 Psalms 15–5 15:1-5 Psalms 16–11 16:1-11 Psalms 17–15 17:1-15 Psalms 18–50 18:1-50 Psalms 19–14 19:1-14 Psalms 20–9 20:1-9 Psalms 21–13 21:1-13 Psalms 22–31 22:1-31 Psalms 23–6 23:1-6 Psalms 24–10 24:1-10 Psalms 25–22 25:1-22 Psalms 26–12 26:1-12 Psalms 27–14 27:1-14 Psalms 28–9 28:1-9 Psalms 29–11 29:1-11 Psalms 30–12 30:1-12 Psalms 31–24 31:1-24 Psalms 32–33 32:1-33:22 Psalms 34–22 34:1-22 Psalms 35–28 35:1-28 Psalms 36–12 36:1-12 Psalms 37–40 37:1-40 Psalms 38–22 38:1-22 Psalms 39–13 39:1-13 Psalms 40–17 40:1-17 Psalms 41–13 41:1-13 Psalms 42–43 42:1-43:5 Psalms 44–26 44:1-26 Psalms 45–17 45:1-17 Psalms 46–11 46:1-11 Psalms 47–9 47:1-9 Psalms 48–14 48:1-14 Psalms 49–20 49:1-20 Psalms 50–23 50:1-23 Psalms 51–19 51:1-19 Psalms 52–9 52:1-9 Psalms 53–6 53:1-6 Psalms 54–7 54:1-7 Psalms 55–23 55:1-23 Psalms 56–13 56:1-13 Psalms 57–11 57:1-11 Psalms 58–11 58:1-11 Psalms 59–17 59:1-17 Psalms 60–12 60:1-12 Psalms 61–8 61:1-8 Psalms 62–12 62:1-12 Psalms 63–11 63:1-11 Psalms 64–10 64:1-10 Psalms 65–13 65:1-13 Psalms 66–20 66:1-20 Psalms 67–7 67:1-7 Psalms 68–35 68:1-35 Psalms 69–36 69:1-36 Psalms 70–71 70:1-71:24 Psalms 72–20 72:1-20 Psalms 73–28 73:1-28 Psalms 74–23 74:1-23 Psalms 75–10 75:1-10 Psalms 76–12 76:1-12 Psalms 77–20 77:1-20 Psalms 78–72 78:1-72 Psalms 79–13 79:1-13 Psalms 80–19 80:1-19 Psalms 81–16 81:1-16 Psalms 82–8 82:1-8 Psalms 83–18 83:1-18 Psalms 84–12 84:1-12 Psalms 85–13 85:1-13 Psalms 86–17 86:1-17 Psalms 87–7 87:1-7 Psalms 88–18 88:1-18 Psalms 89–52 89:1-52 Psalms 90–91 90:1-91:16 Psalms 92–97 92:1-97:12 Psalms 98–99 98:1-99:9 Psalms 100–5 100:1-5 Psalms 101–8 101:1-8 Psalms 102–28 102:1-28 Psalms 103–106 103:1-106:48 Psalms 107–43 107:1-43 Psalms 108–13 108:1-13 Psalms 109–31 109:1-31 Psalms 110–118 110:1-118:29 Psalms 119–8 119:1-8 Psalms 119–16 119:9-16 Psalms 119–24 119:17-24 Psalms 119–32 119:25-32 Psalms 119–40 119:33-40 Psalms 119–48 119:41-48 Psalms 119–56 119:49-56 Psalms 119–64 119:57-64 Psalms 119–72 119:65-72 Psalms 119–80 119:73-80 Psalms 119–88 119:81-88 Psalms 119–176 119:89-176 Psalms 119–104 119:96-104 Psalms 119–112 119:105-112 Psalms 119–120 119:113-120 Psalms 119–128 119:121-128 Psalms 119–136 119:129-136 Psalms 119–144 119:137-144 Psalms 119–152 119:145-152 Psalms 119–160 119:153-160 Psalms 119–168 119:161-168 Psalms 119–176 119:169-176 Psalms 120–7 120:1-7 Psalms 121–8 121:1-8 Psalms 122–9 122:1-9 Psalms 123–4 123:1-4 Psalms 124–8 124:1-8 Psalms 125–5 125:1-5 Psalms 126–6 126:1-6 Psalms 127–5 127:1-5 Psalms 128–6 128:1-6 Psalms 129–8 129:1-8 Psalms 130–8 130:1-8 Psalms 131–3 131:1-3 Psalms 132–18 132:1-18 Psalms 133–3 133:1-3 Psalms 134–137 134:1-137:9 Psalms 138–8 138:1-8 Psalms 139–24 139:1-24 Psalms 140–13 140:1-13 Psalms 141–10 141:1-10 Psalms 142–7 142:1-7 Psalms 143–12 143:1-12 Psalms 144–15 144:1-15 Psalms 145–150 145:1-150:6

Proverbs

Introduction: The Purpose of Proverbs and the Fear of the Lord 1:1-7 Warning Against Enticement by Sinners 1:8-19 Wisdom's Public Call and the Folly of Rejection 1:20-33 The Value of Wisdom and Its Protection 2:1-22 Trusting God and Walking in Wisdom 3:1-35 A Father's Exhortation to Hold Fast to Wisdom 4:1-27 Warning Against Adultery and a Call to Fidelity 5:1-23 Warnings: Surety, Laziness, and Wickedness 6:1-19 Obey Parental Commands and the Dangers of Adultery 6:20-35 The Example of a Young Man Seduced 7:1-27 Wisdom's Proclamation and Blessings 8:1-36 Contrasting Invitations of Wisdom and Folly 9:1-18 Solomon's Proverbs: Contrasts of Righteousness and Folly 10:1-32 Proverbs on Justice, Integrity, and Righteous Living 11:1-31 Wise Conduct, Diligence, and Righteous Speech 12:1-28 Discipline, Wealth, and the Wise Child 13:1-25 Sayings on Wisdom, Folly, and the Fear of the Lord 14:1-35 The Power of Speech and the Benefits of Wisdom 15:1-33 God's Sovereignty Over Human Plans 16:1-33 Relations and Righteousness: Peace, Speech, and Integrity 17:1-28 The Power of Words and the Nature of Companionship 18:1-24 Advice on Wealth, Conduct, and Discipline 19:1-29 Counsel, Justice, and Warnings Against Excess 20:1-30 Divine Sovereignty, Justice, and the King's Role 21:1-31 Reputation, Generosity, and Child Discipline 22:1-16 Sayings of the Wise: Practical Moral Instruction 22:17-24:34 Solomon's Proverbs on Restraint and Leadership 25:1-28 Folly and Foolish Behavior in Speech and Deeds 26:1-28 Friendship, Counsel, and Practical Wisdom for Life 27:1-27 Justice, Righteousness, and the Results of Rebellion 28:1-28 Discipline, Leadership, and Social Order 29:1-27 The Sayings of Agur: Humility and Observations 30:1-33 Advice to King Lemuel and the Virtuous Woman 31:1-31

Isaiah

Judah's Rebellion and Call to Repentance 1:1-31 The Mountain of the Lord and the Nations' Hope 2:1-6 Judgment on Arrogance and Idolatry 2:7-22 Judgment on Jerusalem's Leaders and Social Order 3:1-4:1 The Branch and the Renewal of Zion 4:2-6 The Song of the Vineyard: Israel's Failure 5:1-7 Woes to Israel and Coming Judgment 5:8-30 Isaiah's Vision and Commission 6:1-13 Ahaz, the Immanuel Sign, and Invasion 7:1-25 The Sign of Plunder and a Call to Courage 8:1-10 Trust the Lord, Not Alliances or Diviners 8:11-22 A Child Is Born: Promise of Peace 9:1-7 Israel's Arrogance and Coming Punishment 9:8-10:4 Assyria: Instrument of Judgment and Its Doom 10:5-19 The Remnant and the Fall of Assyria 10:20-34 The Righteous Branch and the Peaceable Kingdom 11:1-16 A Song of Praise for God's Salvation 12:1-6 Babylon's Doom and the Day of the Lord 13:1-14:23 God's Decree: Assyria Overthrown 14:24-27 Oracle Concerning Philistia and Promise to Zion 14:28-32 Lament for Moab 15:1-16:14 Judgment on Damascus and Northern Israel 17:1-14 A Message to Cush (Ethiopia) 18:1-7 Judgment on Egypt and Future Salvation 19:1-25 Isaiah's Sign against Egypt and Cush 20:1-6 Prophecy of Babylon's Fall (The Watchman's Report) 21:1-10 Oracle concerning Dumah: The Night Watchman's Lament 21:11-12 Oracle Against Arabia (Dedan and Kedar) 21:13-17 The Valley of Vision: Jerusalem's Fall and Leadership Change 22:1-25 Tyre's Fall and Future Restoration 23:1-18 The Lord's Universal Judgment and Final Reign 24:1-23 Praise for God's Triumph and Deliverance 25:1-12 Trust in God and Hope for Deliverance 26:1-21 The Slaying of Leviathan and Israel's Restoration 27:1-13 Woe to Ephraim and Judah: Drunkenness and Judgment 28:1-29 Woe to Ariel (Jerusalem) and Promise of Enlightenment 29:1-24 Rebuke for Seeking Egypt's Help; Call to Trust the Lord 30:1-33 Egypt Is No Help; The Lord Will Save Jerusalem 31:1-9 A Righteous King and Just Leadership 32:1-8 Call to Repentance and Promise of Renewal 32:9-20 A Plea for Deliverance and the Lord's Judgment 33:1-24 The Lord's Vengeance on the Nations (Edom) 34:1-17 The Glorious Restoration of the Redeemed 35:1-10 Sennacherib's Siege and Rabshakeh's Taunt 36:1-22 Hezekiah Seeks Isaiah; Rabshakeh's Threat 37:1-13 Hezekiah's Prayer and Isaiah's Assurance 37:14-20 God Delivers Jerusalem and Sennacherib's Defeat 37:21-38 Hezekiah's Illness, Prayer, and Recovery 38:1-22 Babylonian Envoys and the Announcement of Exile 39:1-8 Comfort for Zion and the Majesty of God 40:1-31 God Defends Israel Against the Nations and Idols 41:1-29 The Servant of the Lord: Covenant and Mission 42:1-9 A Call to Praise and God's Guidance for the Blind 42:10-17 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Resulting Judgment 42:18-25 Israel Redeemed: God's Sovereign Deliverer 43:1-13 The Lord Proclaims Redemption and Rebukes Israel 43:14-28 Israel Chosen and Blessed by the Spirit 44:1-5 The Folly of Idols and God's Uniqueness 44:6-23 God the Creator and the Call of Cyrus for Israel's Restoration 44:24-45:25 The God Who Carries and Redeems: Yahweh's Sovereignty over Idols 46:1-13 The Humbling of Babylon the Mistress 47:1-15 Israel's Stubbornness and God's Resolute Purpose 48:1-11 God's Sovereign 'I Am' and Call to Return 48:12-22 The Servant's Commission to Restore Israel and the Nations 49:1-8 Restoration and Promise to Gather Israel 49:9-26 The Servant's Suffering and Israel's Rejection 50:1-11 Comfort for Zion: Remember Abraham; God's Salvation 51:1-16 Awakening of Zion and Proclamation of Salvation 51:17-52:12 The Suffering Servant and Atonement 52:13-53:12 The Exalted Zion: Promise of Restoration and Protection 54:1-17 Invitation to Life and the Power of God's Word 55:1-13 Justice, Inclusion, and Sabbath Observance 56:1-8 Condemnation of Idolatry and Complacency 56:9-57:13 Restoration for the Humble and Promise of Peace 57:14-21 True Fasting: Justice, Mercy, and Sabbath Blessing 58:1-14 Sin's Consequences and God's Redeeming Intervention 59:1-21 The Glory and Gathering of Zion 60:1-22 The Year of the Lord's Favor and Joyful Restoration 61:1-11 Zion's Vindication and New Name 62:1-12 The Lord's Vengeance: Treading the Winepress 63:1-6 Remembering God's Mercy and Plea for Restoration 63:7-64:12 God's Grace to the Faithful and Judgment on the Rebellious 65:1-16 A New Creation: Joy and Peace 65:17-25 The Lord's Final Judgment and the New Creation 66:1-24

Jeremiah

The Call and Commission of Jeremiah 1:1-19 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Call to Repentance 2:1-3:5 Judah's Spiritual Adultery and Call to Return 3:6-4:4 The Coming Calamity on the Land 4:5-31 An Accusation against Jerusalem's Corruption 5:1-31 The Siege and Devastation of Jerusalem 6:1-30 The Temple Sermon: False Security Condemned 7:1-29 Violence and Corruption in the Land 7:30-8:3 Persistent Idolatry and Coming Punishment 8:4-9:26 The Folly of Idols 10:1-16 Judah's Flight and Jeremiah's Lament 10:17-22 A Prayer for Direction and Deliverance 10:23-25 The Broken Covenant and a Public Warning 11:1-17 Conspiracy against Jeremiah and God's Vindication 11:18-23 Jeremiah's Complaint to God 12:1-4 A Call to Endure and Judgment on Nations 12:5-17 The Linen Belt: Symbol of Judah's Humiliation 13:1-11 A Sign of Shame and Pronounced Judgment 13:12-14 A Lament of Shame and Imminent Disaster 13:15-27 Famine, False Prophets, and Divine Judgment 14:1-15:21 Symbolic Acts and the People's Sinfulness 16:1-17:18 Warning about Sabbath Violations 17:19-27 The Potter and the Broken Jar: Judgment on Jerusalem 18:1-19:15 Persecution by Pashhur the Priest 20:1-6 Jeremiah's Lament and Resolve 20:7-18 A Message to the Royal House: Doom for Jerusalem 21:1-14 Judgment on the Kings and Royal House 22:1-30 False Shepherds Condemned and a Righteous Branch Promised 23:1-8 Condemnation of False Prophets 23:9-32 The Lord Rebukes False Oracles 23:33-40 The Two Figs: Exile and Remnant 24:1-10 Seventy Years of Babylonian Dominion 25:1-14 The Cup of God's Wrath on the Nations 25:15-38 Jeremiah's Temple Address, Arrest, and Vindication 26:1-24 The Yoke of Babylon and Call to Submit 27:1-22 Hananiah's False Prophecy and Its Rebuke 28:1-17 Letter to the Exiles: Seek the Welfare of Babylon 29:1-23 Shemaiah's Letter and Its Condemnation 29:24-32 The Book of Comfort: Restoration and the New Covenant 30:1-31:40 Jeremiah Buys a Field: Faith and Hope in Captivity 32:1-44 Promise of Restoration and the Davidic Covenant 33:1-26 Zedekiah's Appeal and Jeremiah's Warning 34:1-7 Breach of Covenant and Punishment for Oppression 34:8-22 The Rechabites' Fidelity as a Rebuke to Judah 35:1-19 Baruch Writes Jeremiah's Words and the Scroll Is Burned 36:1-32 Jeremiah Imprisoned during the Siege of Jerusalem 37:1-21 Jeremiah Cast into a Cistern 38:1-13 Ebed‑Melech Rescues Jeremiah; Zedekiah's Failure 38:14-28 The Fall of Jerusalem and Jeremiah's Release 39:1-18 Gedaliah Appointed Governor and Jeremiah's Choice 40:1-6 Assassination of Gedaliah and the Terror in Judah 40:7-41:15 Rejection of Jeremiah's Counsel and Flight to Egypt 41:16-43:13 The Jews in Egypt: Idolatry and Condemnation 44:1-30 A Word to Baruch: Encouragement and Warning 45:1-5 Oracles against Egypt 46:1-28 Judgment on the Philistines 47:1-7 Judgment on Moab 48:1-47 Judgment on Ammon 49:1-6 Judgment on Edom 49:7-22 Judgment on Damascus and Aram 49:23-27 Destruction of Kedar and the Nomads 49:28-33 Judgment on Elam and Future Restoration 49:34-39 Judgment on Babylon and Its Final Fall 50:1-51:64 The Fall of Jerusalem and Zedekiah's Fate 52:1-30 Jehoiachin's Release from Babylonian Captivity 52:31-34

Ezekiel

The Vision of God's Glory and the Living Creatures 1:1-28 Ezekiel's Commission and the Eating of the Scroll 2:1-3:15 Ezekiel Appointed as Watchman and Made Speechless 3:16-27 Symbolic Acts of Siege and Judgment on Jerusalem 4:1-5:17 Judgment on Israel for Idolatry 6:1-14 The Day of the Lord: Impending Disaster 7:1-27 Visions of Temple Abominations 8:1-18 The Execution of Jerusalem's Wicked and the Marked Few 9:1-11 The Departure of God's Glory from the Temple 10:1-22 Condemnation of Jerusalem's Leaders 11:1-15 The Departure of God's Glory and Promise of Restoration 11:16-25 Signs of Exile and the Futility of False Hopes 12:1-28 Condemnation of False Prophets and Diviners 13:1-23 Elders' Idolatry and Its Consequences 14:1-11 Judgment on Nations and the Limits of Intercession 14:12-23 Jerusalem Portrayed as a Useless Vine 15:1-8 Jerusalem's Infidelity: Shame, Judgment, and Vindication 16:1-63 The Parable of the Two Eagles: Zedekiah's Folly 17:1-24 Individual Responsibility and the Call to Repentance 18:1-32 A Lament for Israel's Princes 19:1-14 Israel's History of Rebellion and Divine Judgment 20:1-29 Punishment for Profane Worship and Promise of Restoration 20:30-44 A Prophecy Against the Mountains of Israel 20:45-49 The Sword of the Lord: Judgment on Jerusalem and the Nations 21:1-32 Jerusalem's Corruption and the Search for a Righteous Remnant 22:1-31 The Sisters' Harlotry: Samaria and Jerusalem Condemned 23:1-49 The Boiling Pot: Prophecy of Jerusalem's Siege 24:1-14 The Sign of Ezekiel's Wife's Death: Judgment and Changed Lament 24:15-27 Oracle Against Ammon 25:1-7 Oracles Against Moab and Seir 25:8-11 Judgment on the Philistines 25:12-14 Oracle Against Tyre 25:15-17 The Fall of Tyre Foretold 26:1-21 Lamentation for Tyre, the Merchant City 27:1-36 The Pride and Fall of Tyre's Ruler 28:1-19 Judgment on Sidon and Promise of Israel's Security 28:20-26 Egypt's Humiliation and Years of Desolation 29:1-21 The Day of the Lord Against Egypt and Its Allies 30:1-26 Egypt Compared to the Fallen Cedar: Pride and Doom 31:1-18 Lament for Egypt's Collapse and Descent into Sheol 32:1-32 The Watchman's Duty and Personal Responsibility 33:1-20 Report of Jerusalem's Fall and the People's Alarm 33:21-33 Condemnation of Bad Shepherds and Promise of a Good Shepherd 34:1-31 Judgment on Edom for Rejoicing over Israel 35:1-15 Promise of Israel's Restoration and Spiritual Renewal 36:1-38 The Valley of Dry Bones: National Revival 37:1-14 The Two Sticks: Unity of Israel and the Davidic Covenant 37:15-28 The Invasion of Gog and Its Defeat 38:1-39:29 Vision of the Future Temple: Introduction and Commission 40:1-4 Measurements of the Outer Court and Gateways 40:5-16 Courtyard Entrances and Portico Dimensions 40:17-19 Inner Court Entrances and Chambers 40:20-23 Vestibules and Side Entrance Specifications 40:24-27 Details of Inner Chambers and Gate Structure 40:28-37 Porches, Chambers, and Steps of the Temple Court 40:38-43 Priests' Chambers and the Prince's Quarters 40:44-47 The Inner Sanctuary and Holy Place Measurements 40:48-41:26 Priestly Chambers and the Inner Court Layout 42:1-20 The Return of God's Glory to the Temple 43:1-12 Altar Design and Sacrificial Regulations 43:13-27 Temple Gates, Priestly Roles, and Exclusions 44:1-31 Land Allotments and the Prince's Portion 45:1-12 Worship Regulations: Offerings, Festivals, and the Prince 45:13-46:24 The Life-Giving River Flowing from the Temple 47:1-12 Division of the Land and Inheritance Boundaries 47:13-23 Tribal Allotments in the Restored Land 48:1-29 The City Gates and the Name: 'The Lord Is There' 48:30-35

Matthew

The Genealogy of Jesus 1:1-17 The Birth of Jesus Foretold to Joseph 1:18-25 The Visit of the Magi 2:1-12 Flight into Egypt and the Slaughter of the Innocents 2:13-18 Return to Nazareth 2:19-23 John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3:1-12 The Baptism of Jesus 3:13-17 The Temptation of Jesus 4:1-11 Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry 4:12-17 Jesus Calls the First Disciples 4:18-22 Jesus Ministers Throughout Galilee 4:23-25 The Beatitudes 5:1-12 Salt and Light 5:13-16 Jesus and the Law 5:17-20 Teaching on Anger and Reconciliation 5:21-26 Teaching on Adultery and Lust 5:27-30 Teaching on Divorce 5:31-32 Teaching on Oaths and Honesty 5:33-37 Teaching on Retaliation and Generosity 5:38-42 Love Your Enemies 5:43-48 Giving to the Needy in Secret 6:1-4 Prayer and the Lord's Prayer 6:5-15 Teaching on Fasting 6:16-18 Treasures and Serving God 6:19-24 Do Not Worry 6:25-34 Do Not Judge 7:1-6 Ask, Seek, Knock and the Golden Rule 7:7-12 The Narrow and Wide Gates 7:13-14 Recognizing False Prophets 7:15-23 Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders 7:24-29 Jesus Cleanses a Leper 8:1-4 The Faith of the Centurion 8:5-13 Jesus Heals Many and Fulfills Prophecy 8:14-17 The Cost of Discipleship 8:18-22 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:23-27 Healing of Two Demon-Possessed Men 8:28-34 Jesus Heals a Paralytic 9:1-8 Jesus Calls Matthew and Eats with Sinners 9:9-13 Fasting and the New Cloth and Wineskins 9:14-17 A Daughter Restored and a Woman Healed 9:18-26 Two Blind Men Healed and a Mute Man Restored 9:27-34 Jesus' Compassion and the Call for Workers 9:35-38 The Mission of the Twelve 10:1-42 John's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony about John 11:1-19 Woe to Unrepentant Cities 11:20-24 The Father's Revelation and Rest for the Weary 11:25-30 Sabbath Controversies: Grain and Healing 12:1-14 Jesus Heals and Fulfills Isaiah's Prophecy 12:15-21 Accusation, Blasphemy Against the Spirit, and the Heart's Fruit 12:22-37 The Sign of Jonah and the Unclean Spirit 12:38-45 Jesus Redefines Family 12:46-50 The Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 13:1-23 The Parable of the Weeds 13:24-30 The Mustard Seed and the Yeast 13:31-35 Explanation of the Weeds and End-Time Judgment 13:36-43 Treasure and Pearl: The Kingdom's Value 13:44-46 The Net and New and Old Treasures 13:47-52 Jesus Rejected at Nazareth 13:53-58 The Execution of John the Baptist 14:1-12 Feeding the Five Thousand 14:13-21 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals Many 14:22-36 Tradition, Purity, and the Canaanite Woman's Faith 15:1-28 Jesus Heals Many and Feeds the Four Thousand 15:29-39 Pharisees Demand a Sign 16:1-4 Warning About the Teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees 16:5-12 Peter's Confession: You Are the Christ 16:13-20 Jesus Foretells His Death and Discipleship 16:21-28 The Transfiguration 17:1-13 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy and a Second Prediction of Death 17:14-23 Payment of the Temple Tax 17:24-27 Humility and Care for Little Ones 18:1-9 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 18:10-14 Church Discipline and Prayer 18:15-20 Forgiveness and the Unforgiving Servant 18:21-35 Marriage, Divorce, and Children 19:1-15 The Rich Young Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 19:16-30 The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard 20:1-16 Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection 20:17-19 Request for Honor and Teaching on Servanthood 20:20-28 Two Blind Men Healed Near Jericho 20:29-34 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 21:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Heals 21:12-17 The Withered Fig Tree and Teaching on Faith 21:18-22 Jesus' Authority Challenged 21:23-27 The Parable of the Two Sons 21:28-32 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 21:33-46 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 22:1-14 Question about Paying Taxes to Caesar 22:15-22 The Sadducees and the Resurrection 22:23-33 The Greatest Commandment 22:34-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees about the Messiah 22:41-46 Seven Woes on the Scribes and Pharisees 23:1-39 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of the End and the Temple's Destruction 24:1-35 The Olivet Discourse: Watchfulness and Judgment 24:36-51 The Parable of the Ten Virgins 25:1-13 The Parable of the Talents 25:14-30 The Final Judgment: Sheep and Goats 25:31-46 The Plot to Arrest Jesus 26:1-5 The Anointing at Bethany 26:6-13 Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus 26:14-16 The Last Supper 26:17-30 Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial 26:31-35 Prayer in Gethsemane 26:36-46 The Arrest of Jesus 26:47-56 Jesus Before the Sanhedrin 26:57-68 Peter's Denial and Repentance 26:69-75 Judas' Remorse and Suicide 27:1-10 Jesus Sentenced by Pilate 27:11-26 Jesus Mocked and Scourged 27:27-31 The Crucifixion and Mockery 27:32-44 The Death of Jesus 27:45-56 Jesus Is Buried 27:57-61 The Tomb Secured by the Authorities 27:62-66 The Resurrection: Women at the Tomb 28:1-10 The Guards' Report and the Chief Priests' Lie 28:11-15 The Great Commission 28:16-20

Mark

John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1:1-8 The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus 1:9-13 Jesus Begins His Ministry and Calls the First Disciples 1:14-20 Jesus Teaches with Authority and Casts Out an Unclean Spirit 1:21-28 Healings and Demons Cleansed at Simon's Home 1:29-34 Jesus Prays and Proclaims the Kingdom in Galilee 1:35-39 Healing of a Man with Leprosy 1:40-45 Forgiveness and Healing of a Paralytic 2:1-12 Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 2:13-17 Questions about Fasting; New Cloth and Wineskins 2:18-22 Sabbath Controversies: Grain, Healing, and Plot Against Jesus 2:23-3:6 Great Crowds Follow; Unclean Spirits Acknowledge Jesus 3:7-12 Jesus Appoints the Twelve Apostles 3:13-19 Accusations of Beelzebul and the Parable of the Strong Man 3:20-30 Jesus Redefines True Family 3:31-35 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 4:1-20 A Lamp, Measure, and the Principle of Growth 4:21-25 Parable of the Growing Seed 4:26-29 The Mustard Seed and the Kingdom's Growth 4:30-34 Jesus Calms the Storm 4:35-41 The Gerasene Demoniac Restored 5:1-20 A Woman Healed and Jairus' Daughter Raised 5:21-43 Jesus Rejected in His Hometown 6:1-6 Jesus Sends Out the Twelve 6:7-13 Herod, Herodias, and the Death of John the Baptist 6:14-29 Feeding of the Five Thousand 6:30-44 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals at Gennesaret 6:45-56 Tradition, Inner Purity, and What Truly Defiles 7:1-23 A Gentile Woman's Faith and the Healing at Tyre 7:24-30 Jesus Heals a Deaf Man Who Could Not Speak Clearly 7:31-37 Feeding the Four Thousand and the Pharisees' Demand for a Sign 8:1-13 Beware the Yeast of the Pharisees and Herod 8:14-21 Healing of a Blind Man at Bethsaida 8:22-26 Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ 8:27-30 Jesus Predicts His Death and Calls Disciples to Take Up the Cross 8:31-9:1 The Transfiguration and the Return of Elijah 9:2-13 Healing of a Boy with an Unclean Spirit; Jesus Predicts His Passion Again 9:14-32 Who Is the Greatest? A Child as the Model of Service 9:33-37 Tolerance for Those Who Serve in Jesus' Name 9:38-41 Warnings about Causing Sin; Exhortations on Salt and Holiness 9:42-50 Jesus' Teaching on Divorce 10:1-12 Jesus Blesses Little Children 10:13-16 The Rich Young Man and the Cost of Discipleship 10:17-31 Jesus Again Predicts His Suffering, Death, and Resurrection 10:32-34 Ambition and Servanthood: The Way of True Greatness 10:35-45 Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus 10:46-52 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 11:1-11 Withered Fig Tree and the Cleansing of the Temple 11:12-19 Faith, Prayer, and the Call to Forgiveness 11:20-26 Religious Leaders Question Jesus' Authority 11:27-33 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 12:1-12 Render to Caesar: Taxes and Allegiance 12:13-17 Sadducees Challenge Resurrection; Jesus Teaches Eternal Life 12:18-27 The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Neighbor 12:28-34 Jesus Questions the Messiah and Warns Against Scribes 12:35-40 The Widow's Offering: True Generosity 12:41-44 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of Destruction and the End 13:1-31 No One Knows the Day: Be Watchful 13:32-37 Plot to Kill Jesus and the Anointing at Bethany 14:1-11 The Passover Meal and Institution of the Lord's Supper 14:12-26 Jesus Predicts the Disciples' Flight and Peter's Denial 14:27-31 Gethsemane: Jesus' Agony and Prayer 14:32-42 The Arrest of Jesus in Gethsemane 14:43-52 Jesus Before the Council 14:53-65 Peter's Denial and His Remorse 14:66-72 Jesus Before Pilate; Barabbas Released 15:1-15 The Soldiers Mock and Scourge Jesus 15:16-20 The Way of the Cross and the Crucifixion 15:21-32 Jesus' Death and the Centurion's Confession 15:33-41 The Burial of Jesus 15:42-47 The Resurrection: Women Find the Empty Tomb 16:1-8 Appearances of the Risen Lord and the Commission 16:9-20

Luke

Purpose and Order of the Gospel 1:1-4 Announcement of John the Baptist's Birth 1:5-25 The Annunciation to Mary 1:26-38 Mary Visits Elizabeth 1:39-45 Mary's Song (The Magnificat) 1:46-56 The Birth and Naming of John 1:57-66 Zechariah's Prophecy and John's Mission 1:67-80 The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem 2:1-7 Angels Announce the Shepherds' Good News 2:8-20 Presentation in the Temple; Simeon and Anna 2:21-40 The Boy Jesus in the Temple 2:41-52 John the Baptist's Call to Repentance 3:1-20 The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus 3:21-38 Jesus Tested in the Wilderness 4:1-13 Rejection at Nazareth 4:14-30 Authority over Unclean Spirits in Capernaum 4:31-37 Healings and Preaching in Galilee 4:38-44 The Call of the First Disciples 5:1-11 Healing a Man with Leprosy 5:12-16 A Paralytic Forgiven and Healed 5:17-26 The Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 5:27-32 Questions about Fasting; New Wine and Old Wineskins 5:33-39 Lord of the Sabbath and a Sabbath Healing 6:1-11 The Appointment of the Twelve Apostles 6:12-16 The Sermon on the Plain: Blessings and Woes 6:17-26 Love Your Enemies and Be Merciful 6:27-36 Judging Others and the Speck and Log 6:37-42 A Tree and Its Fruit: True Character Revealed 6:43-45 The Wise and Foolish Builders 6:46-49 The Faith of the Centurion 7:1-10 Raising the Widow's Son at Nain 7:11-17 John the Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony 7:18-35 A Sinful Woman Forgiven 7:36-50 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 8:1-15 Lighted Lamp and Hearing the Word 8:16-18 Jesus Redefines His Family 8:19-21 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:22-25 Healing the Gerasene Demoniac 8:26-39 Jairus' Daughter Raised and a Woman Healed 8:40-56 The Twelve Sent Out 9:1-9 Feeding the Five Thousand 9:10-17 Peter's Confession and the Way of the Cross 9:18-27 The Transfiguration 9:28-36 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy; A Second Passion Prediction 9:37-45 Who Is Greatest and a Servant's Ministry 9:46-50 Jesus Resolves for Jerusalem; Samaritan Rejection 9:51-56 The Cost of Discipleship 9:57-62 The Seventy Sent Out and Their Return 10:1-24 The Good Samaritan 10:25-37 Mary and Martha: Choosing the Better Part 10:38-42 The Lord's Prayer and Persistent Prayer 11:1-13 Jesus, Beelzebul, and True Blessedness 11:14-28 Demand for a Sign; Jonah and the Queen of the South 11:29-32 The Light of the Body and Inner Purity 11:33-36 Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers 11:37-54 Warnings against Hypocrisy and Confession before Men 12:1-12 The Parable of the Rich Fool 12:13-21 Do Not Worry; Seek God's Kingdom 12:22-34 Watchfulness and Faithful Stewardship 12:35-48 Division Caused by Christ 12:49-53 Interpreting the Times and Settling with Adversaries 12:54-59 Call to Repentance and the Barren Fig Tree 13:1-9 Healing on the Sabbath and Jesus' Rebuke 13:10-17 Parables of the Mustard Seed and Yeast 13:18-21 The Narrow Door and the Cost of Entry 13:22-30 Jesus Laments over Jerusalem 13:31-35 Healing at a Pharisee's House and Humility at the Table 14:1-14 Parable of the Great Banquet 14:15-24 The Cost of Following Jesus; Salt and Saltiness 14:25-35 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15:1-7 The Parable of the Lost Coin 15:8-10 The Parable of the Prodigal Son 15:11-32 The Shrewd Manager and Teaching on Wealth 16:1-15 Law, the Kingdom, and Divorce 16:16-18 The Rich Man and Lazarus 16:19-31 Teachings on Temptation, Forgiveness, and Duty 17:1-10 Healing of the Ten Lepers 17:11-19 The Coming of the Kingdom and End-Time Sayings 17:20-37 Parable of the Persistent Widow 18:1-8 Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 18:9-14 Jesus Blesses Little Children 18:15-17 The Rich Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 18:18-30 Jesus Predicts His Death Again 18:31-34 Healing of Blind Bartimaeus 18:35-43 Zacchaeus: Salvation Comes to His House 19:1-10 Parable of the Ten Minas 19:11-27 Triumphal Entry and Lament over Jerusalem 19:28-44 Cleansing the Temple and Teaching 19:45-48 Jesus' Authority Challenged 20:1-8 Parable of the Wicked Tenants 20:9-19 Paying Taxes to Caesar 20:20-26 Question about the Resurrection 20:27-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees; Warnings against Hypocrisy 20:41-47 The Widow's Offering 21:1-4 The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End 21:5-38 The Plot to Kill Jesus and Judas' Agreement 22:1-6 The Last Supper and Predictions of Denial 22:7-38 Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane 22:39-46 Jesus Arrested 22:47-53 Peter's Denial Fulfilled 22:54-62 Jesus Mocked and Beaten 22:63-65 Jesus before the Council and Pilate; Sentencing 22:66-23:25 The Way of the Cross and the Penitent Thief 23:26-43 The Death of Jesus and the Centurion's Confession 23:44-49 The Burial of Jesus 23:50-56 The Empty Tomb and the Women's Report 24:1-12 The Road to Emmaus and Recognition of the Risen Lord 24:13-35 Jesus Appears to the Disciples and Explains Scripture 24:36-49 The Ascension and the Disciples' Worship 24:50-53

John

The Word Became Flesh 1:1-18 John the Baptist's Witness 1:19-28 Behold the Lamb of God 1:29-34 The First Disciples and Simon Peter 1:35-42 Calling of Philip and Nathanael 1:43-51 The Wedding at Cana: Water Made Wine 2:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Speaks of His Body 2:12-25 Nicodemus and the New Birth 3:1-21 John the Baptist Exalts Jesus 3:22-36 Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well 4:1-26 The Harvest Is Ready 4:27-38 Samaritans Believe in Jesus 4:39-42 Healing of the Royal Official's Son 4:43-54 Jesus Heals at Bethesda 5:1-15 Jesus Claims Authority Over Life and Judgment 5:16-30 Witnesses to Jesus and Israel's Unbelief 5:31-47 Feeding the Five Thousand 6:1-15 Jesus Walks on the Sea 6:16-24 Jesus the Bread of Life 6:25-59 Many Turn Away; Peter's Confession 6:60-71 Jesus Stays Away from Judea 7:1-13 Jesus Teaches at the Festival 7:14-24 Growing Division Over Jesus 7:25-44 Temple Officers and the Adulterous Woman 7:45-8:11 Jesus the Light and His Claim 8:12-30 True Discipleship and Freedom 8:31-41 Jesus' Divine Origin and Opposition 8:42-47 Jesus' 'I Am' and Preexistence 8:48-59 Healing of a Man Born Blind 9:1-12 Controversy with the Pharisees over the Healing 9:13-34 Spiritual Sight and Blindness 9:35-41 The Good Shepherd and His Sheep 10:1-21 Feast of Dedication and Controversy over Jesus 10:22-42 Lazarus' Sickness and Jesus' Intention 11:1-16 Jesus Weeps at Lazarus' Tomb 11:17-37 Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead 11:38-44 Plot to Kill Jesus and Caiaphas' Counsel 11:45-57 Mary Anoints Jesus; Plot to Kill Lazarus 12:1-11 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 12:12-19 Greeks Seek Jesus; He Predicts His Death 12:20-36 Unbelief and Jesus' Final Appeal 12:37-50 Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet 13:1-17 The Prediction of Judas' Betrayal 13:18-30 The New Commandment and Peter's Denial 13:31-38 Jesus Promises a Place in the Father's House 14:1-4 Jesus the Way to the Father 14:5-14 Promise of the Holy Spirit and Peace 14:15-31 The Vine and the Command to Love 15:1-17 The World's Hatred and the Cost of Discipleship 15:18-16:4 The Holy Spirit's Work 16:5-16 Sorrow Turned to Joy; Peace in Christ 16:17-33 The Son's Prayer for Glory 17:1-5 Prayer for the Disciples' Protection and Sanctification 17:6-19 Prayer for Unity Among Believers 17:20-26 Jesus Arrested in Gethsemane 18:1-11 Jesus Brought to Annas 18:12-14 Peter's First Denial 18:15-18 Jesus Questioned and Struck Before the High Priest 18:19-24 Peter Denies Jesus Three Times 18:25-27 Jesus Before Pilate 18:28-40 Jesus Scourged, Mocked, and Sentenced to Crucifixion 19:1-16 The Crucifixion and Jesus' Care for His Mother 19:17-27 Jesus' Death and the Fulfillment of Scripture 19:28-37 Jesus' Burial 19:38-42 The Empty Tomb Discovered 20:1-9 Mary Magdalene Meets the Risen Lord 20:10-18 Jesus Appears to His Disciples and Breathes the Spirit 20:19-23 Thomas Believes; Purpose of John's Gospel 20:24-31 The Miraculous Catch and Breakfast by the Sea 21:1-14 Peter Reinstated and the Beloved Disciple 21:15-25

Acts

The Ascension of Jesus 1:1-11 Prayer in the Upper Room and the Choosing of Matthias 1:12-26 Pentecost: The Coming of the Spirit 2:1-13 Peter's Sermon and Three Thousand Converted 2:14-41 The Early Christian Community 2:42-47 Healing at the Beautiful Gate 3:1-10 Peter's Address at Solomon's Colonnade 3:11-26 The Apostles Before the Sanhedrin 4:1-22 Believers Pray for Boldness 4:23-31 The Believers Share Possessions 4:32-37 Ananias and Sapphira 5:1-11 Signs Performed by the Apostles 5:12-16 Persecution of the Apostles and Their Witness 5:17-42 The Appointment of the Seven Deacons 6:1-7 Stephen's Wisdom and Opposition 6:8-15 Stephen's Speech before the Sanhedrin 7:1-53 The Stoning of Stephen and the Persecution of the Church 7:54-8:1 Saul's Persecution Scatters the Church 8:2-3 Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria 8:4-8 Simon Magus and Peter's Rebuke 8:9-25 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch 8:26-40 The Conversion of Saul 9:1-19 Saul's Early Ministry and Acceptance by the Church 9:20-31 Peter Heals Aeneas and Raises Tabitha 9:32-43 Cornelius' Vision and the Call for Peter 10:1-8 Peter's Vision and the Messengers from Cornelius 10:9-23 Peter at Cornelius' House: Gentiles Receive the Spirit 10:24-48 Peter Defends the Conversion of Gentiles 11:1-18 The Church in Antioch and Famine Relief 11:19-30 Herod Executes James; Peter Miraculously Freed 12:1-19 Herod's Death and the Church's Continued Growth 12:20-25 The First Missionary Sending 13:1-3 Ministry in Cyprus and Elymas's Blinding 13:4-12 Paul's Mission in Pisidian Antioch 13:13-52 Paul and Barnabas in Iconium 14:1-7 Healing in Lystra and Paul's Stoning 14:8-20 Paul and Barnabas Strengthen the Churches 14:21-28 The Jerusalem Council on Gentile Circumcision 15:1-21 The Council's Letter and Peace with Antioch 15:22-35 Paul and Barnabas Separate 15:36-41 Timothy Joins Paul and Churches Are Strengthened 16:1-5 The Call to Macedonia 16:6-10 Lydia's Conversion at Philippi 16:11-15 Paul and Silas Imprisoned and Released in Philippi 16:16-40 Preaching in Thessalonica and Opposition 17:1-9 Berea's Noble Reception and Paul's Departure 17:10-15 Paul's Address at the Areopagus 17:16-34 Paul's Ministry in Corinth and Conflict 18:1-17 Paul Departs; Apollos Instructed by Priscilla and Aquila 18:18-28 Paul's Ministry and the Ephesian Disciples 19:1-22 The Ephesian Riot over Artemis 19:23-41 Paul's Journeys Through Macedonia and Greece 20:1-6 Eutychus Raised in Troas 20:7-12 Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders 20:13-38 Paul's Voyage to Jerusalem 21:1-16 Paul's Arrival in Jerusalem and the Temple Ritual 21:17-26 Paul Seized in the Temple 21:27-36 Paul's Defense: His Conversion and Mission 21:37-22:21 Paul's Arrest and the Council's Division 22:22-23:11 The Plot to Kill Paul and the Soldier's Intervention 23:12-22 Paul Escorted to Caesarea under Guard 23:23-35 Paul's Defense before Governor Felix 24:1-27 Paul Brought before Festus and the Jewish Charges 25:1-12 King Agrippa Learns of Paul's Case 25:13-22 Paul's Defense Before Agrippa 25:23-26:32 Paul's Voyage to Rome Begins 27:1-12 The Storm at Sea and God's Promise of Safety 27:13-26 Shipwreck and Deliverance on Malta 27:27-44 Paul on Malta: Healing and Hospitality 28:1-10 Voyage to Rome and Arrival 28:11-16 Paul in Rome: Preaching under House Arrest 28:17-31

Romans

Paul's Greeting and the Gospel's Power 1:1-17 God's Wrath Against Ungodliness 1:18-32 God's Impartial Judgment and Conscience 2:1-16 The Law, True Circumcision, and Jewish Identity 2:17-29 Israel's Advantage and God's Faithfulness 3:1-8 Universal Sinfulness and the Law's Condemnation 3:9-20 Righteousness Through Faith and Justification 3:21-31 Abraham: Justification by Faith 4:1-25 Peace with God and Reconciliation 5:1-11 Adam and Christ: Death, Grace, and Righteousness 5:12-21 Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ 6:1-14 Slavery to Sin or to Righteousness 6:15-23 Released from the Law to Serve in the Spirit 7:1-6 The Inner Conflict: Law, Sin, and the Flesh 7:7-25 Life in the Spirit: Freedom and Adoption 8:1-17 Future Glory and the Spirit's Intercession 8:18-27 Assurance of God's Love: Nothing Can Separate Us 8:28-39 Paul's Sorrow and God's Sovereign Election 9:1-29 Righteousness by Faith and Israel's Unbelief 9:30-10:21 A Remnant Preserved and Israel's Hardening 11:1-10 Gentiles Grafted In and a Warning Against Boasting 11:11-24 The Mystery of Israel's Salvation and God's Mercy 11:25-32 Doxology: Praise for God's Wisdom and Sovereignty 11:33-36 A Living Sacrifice and the Diversity of Gifts 12:1-8 Christian Conduct: Love, Humility, and Ethical Duties 12:9-21 Submission to Authorities and Civic Duty 13:1-7 Love Fulfills the Law; Walk in the Light 13:8-14 Christian Liberty, Conscience, and Mutual Acceptance 14:1-15:13 Paul's Service to the Gentiles and Missionary Ambition 15:14-22 Paul's Travel Plans and Prayer Requests 15:23-33 Personal Greetings, Final Warnings, and Doxology 16:1-27

Revelation

The Revelation Announced and the Blessing 1:1-3 Greeting and the Lord's Self‑Declaration 1:4-8 John's Vision of the Glorified Son of Man 1:9-20 Letter to Ephesus: Faithfulness and the Call to Repent 2:1-7 Letter to Smyrna: Persecution and the Crown of Life 2:8-11 Letter to Pergamum: Fidelity and False Teaching 2:12-17 Letter to Thyatira: Tolerance of Immorality and Promise to Overcomers 2:18-29 Letter to Sardis: Wakefulness and Repentance 3:1-6 Letter to Philadelphia: An Open Door and a Promise of Protection 3:7-13 Letter to Laodicea: Lukewarmness and the Call to Repent 3:14-22 The Throne in Heaven and Heavenly Worship 4:1-11 The Sealed Scroll and the Worthy Lamb 5:1-14 The Six Seals: Tribulation and Cosmic Disturbance 6:1-17 The Sealing of the 144,000 7:1-8 The Multitude Before the Throne: Salvation and Comfort 7:9-17 The Seventh Seal and the Prayers of the Saints 8:1-5 The Trumpet Judgments: Plagues and Woes 8:6-9:21 The Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll 10:1-11 The Two Witnesses: Prophecy, Death, and Resurrection 11:1-14 The Seventh Trumpet: God's Kingdom Proclaimed and the Temple Opened 11:15-19 The Cosmic Conflict: The Woman, the Dragon, and the Male Child 12:1-13:1 The Sea Beast: Blasphemy and Persecution 13:2-10 The Earth Beast and the Mark of the Beast 13:11-18 The Lamb on Mount Zion and the 144,000 14:1-5 The Three Angels' Messages and the Call to Endure 14:6-13 The Harvest of the Earth: Reaping God's Judgment 14:14-20 The Seven Last Plagues and the Victors' Song 15:1-8 The Bowl Judgments: The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath 16:1-21 The Fall of Babylon the Great and the Beast's Doom 17:1-18:24 Heavenly Praise and the Marriage of the Lamb 19:1-10 Christ's Triumphant Return and the Defeat of the Beast 19:11-21 Satan Bound and the Reign of the Saints 20:1-6 Satan's Final Rebellion and Defeat 20:7-10 The Great White Throne and the Final Judgment 20:11-15 The New Heaven and New Earth and the New Jerusalem 21:1-27 The River of Life and the Throne of God 22:1-6
1 When all the kings who were beyond the Jordan, in the hill country and in the lowland and by all the coast of the Great Sea toward Lebanon—the Hittite, the Amorite, the Canaanite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite—heard of it,

Jos.9.1 - Details

Original Text

ויהי כשמע כל־ המלכים אשר בעבר הירדן בהר ובשפלה ובכל חוף הים הגדול אל־ מול הלבנון החתי והאמרי הכנעני הפרזי החוי והיבוסי׃

Morphology

  • ויהי: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • כשמע: CONJ
  • כל: DET
  • המלכים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • בעבר: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הירדן: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • בהר: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ובשפלה: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,f,sg,def
  • ובכל: CONJ+PREP
  • חוף: NOUN,m,sg,cstr
  • הים: NOUN,m,sg,abs,def
  • הגדול: ADJ,m,sg,def
  • אל: NEG
  • מול: PREP
  • הלבנון: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • החתי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • והאמרי: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,def
  • הכנעני: NOUN,m,sg,abs,def
  • הפרזי: ADJ,m,pl,def
  • החוי: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • והיבוסי: NOUN,m,sg,def

Parallels

  • Josh.5.1 (structural): A near‑parallel opening: when all the kings west of the Jordan heard of Israel’s deeds (the crossing/destroying of Amorite kings); similar geographic sweep and the reaction of the local kings (their hearts melted).
  • Josh.2.9-11 (thematic): Rahab’s report that the Canaanite inhabitants had heard of Israel’s acts and were terrified—echoes the theme of local kings/peoples hearing of Israel and being afraid.
  • Gen.15.19-21 (verbal): The covenantal catalogue of the nations to be dispossessed (Hittite, Amorite, Canaanite, Perizzite, Hivite, Jebusite) closely parallels the ethnic list in Joshua 9:1.
  • Deut.7.1 (verbal): A similar listing of nations and the context of God bringing Israel into the land (and dispossessing these peoples); echoes the same territorial and ethnic terminology (hill, plain, coast, and the named nations).

Alternative generated candidates

  • And it came to pass when all the kings who were beyond the Jordan, in the hill country and in the lowland and along all the coast of the Great Sea toward Lebanon—the Hittite, the Amorite, the Canaanite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite—heard of it,
  • When all the kings west of the Jordan in the hill country and in the lowland and along the whole coast of the Great Sea as far as Lebanon—the Hittite, the Amorite, the Canaanite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite—heard of it,
2 they assembled themselves together to fight with Joshua and with Israel as one.

Jos.9.2 - Details

Original Text

ויתקבצו יחדו להלחם עם־ יהושע ועם־ ישראל פה אחד׃

Morphology

  • ויתקבצו: VERB,hitp,impf,3,m,pl
  • יחדו: ADV
  • להלחם: VERB,hitp,inf
  • עם: PREP
  • יהושע: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ועם: CONJ+PREP
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • פה: ADV
  • אחד: NUM,card,m,sg

Parallels

  • Josh.10.6 (thematic): Multiple kings and their armies gather together to fight against Israel (the Gibeon episode), paralleling the image of forces assembling 'to fight with Joshua and with Israel.'
  • Exod.17.8 (verbal): Amalek 'came and fought with Israel'—a close verbal parallel in the motif and language of fighting 'with Israel' (להלחם עם ישראל).
  • Judg.4.13 (thematic): Sisera gathers his troops and chariots to meet Israel in battle; another scene of enemy forces assembling to fight against Israel, echoing the communal military response in Joshua 9:2.
  • 2 Sam.5.17 (thematic): The Philistines hear of David's anointing and assemble to seek/ fight Israel (and David), reflecting the recurring pattern of neighboring peoples banding together to oppose Israel.
  • Judg.7.11 (thematic): The Midianites and their allies are described as encamped together in the valley (a large assembled host) ready for conflict—another example of enemy assemblage before battle with Israel.

Alternative generated candidates

  • that they gathered themselves together to fight with Joshua and with Israel, as one.
  • they gathered themselves together to fight with Joshua and with Israel as one.
3 But when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and to Ai,

Jos.9.3 - Details

Original Text

וישבי גבעון שמעו את אשר עשה יהושע ליריחו ולעי׃

Morphology

  • וישבי: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • גבעון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שמעו: VERB,qal,impv,2,m,pl
  • את: PRT,acc
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • עשה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • יהושע: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ליריחו: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ולעי: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Joshua 5:1 (thematic): Neighbors hear of Israel’s miraculous crossing of the Jordan and the conquest of Jericho, and their hearts melt—directly parallels Gibeon hearing what Joshua had done.
  • Joshua 2:9–11 (verbal): Rahab reports that she and her people ‘had heard’ of the Lord’s deeds (Red Sea, Jordan) and were terrified—same motif of peoples reacting to news of Israel’s victories.
  • Exodus 15:14–16 (thematic): The nations hear of God’s acts at the Red Sea and are terrified; similar portrayal of surrounding peoples’ fear upon hearing Israel’s divine victories.
  • Deuteronomy 2:25 (allusion): God’s promise to put terror and dread of Israel upon the nations so they ‘hear’ and tremble echoes the theological reason why Canaanite cities react when they hear of Joshua’s deeds.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and to Ai,
  • And the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and to Ai.
4 they acted with craft. They went and made themselves worn-out sacks for their donkeys, and wineskins old and mended, and bound sandals on their feet and put on patched garments, and all their bread was dry and crumbling.

Jos.9.4 - Details

Original Text

ויעשו גם־ המה בערמה וילכו ויצטירו ויקחו שקים בלים לחמוריהם ונאדות יין בלים ומבקעים ומצררים׃

Morphology

  • ויעשו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • גם: ADV
  • המה: PRON,3,m,pl
  • בערמה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • וילכו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,pl
  • ויצטירו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • ויקחו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • שקים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • בלים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • לחמוריהם: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,poss3mp
  • ונאדות: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • יין: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בלים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • ומבקעים: CONJ+ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • ומצררים: CONJ+ADJ,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Genesis 27:15-17 (verbal): Rebekah and Jacob use goatskins to alter Jacob’s appearance and deceive Isaac—similar use of clothing/skins to create a false impression for gain.
  • Nehemiah 6:5 (thematic): Sanballat and his allies propose a private meeting feigning goodwill to entrap Nehemiah—parallel tactic of feigned appearance/intention to deceive.
  • Proverbs 11:1 (thematic): “Dishonest scales are an abomination…” — a moral/ethical parallel condemning deception and false appearances used to gain advantage.
  • Deuteronomy 25:13-16 (thematic): Law against false weights and measures—legal prohibition of trickery in dealings, thematically related to the Gibeonites’ deceptive ruse.
  • Matthew 7:15 (allusion): Jesus’ warning about false prophets ‘in sheep’s clothing’—a New Testament analogue stressing danger of deceptive outward appearances.

Alternative generated candidates

  • they acted with craftiness; they went and made themselves old sacks upon their donkeys, and old wineskins and bound up sandals and patched garments.
  • They acted with guile. They took old sacks for their donkeys, and old wineskins, and patched sandals, and worn-out garments;
5 They went to Joshua to the camp at Gilgal and said to him and to the men of Israel, "We have come from a very distant country; now make a covenant with us."

Jos.9.5 - Details

Original Text

ונעלות בלות ומטלאות ברגליהם ושלמות בלות עליהם וכל לחם צידם יבש היה נקדים׃

Morphology

  • ונעלות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • בלות: ADJ,f,pl,abs
  • ומטלאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • ברגליהם: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs+PRON,3,m,pl
  • ושלמות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • בלות: ADJ,f,pl,abs
  • עליהם: PREP,3,m,pl
  • וכל: CONJ+PRON,indef
  • לחם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • צידם: NOUN,m,sg,abs,3,m,pl
  • יבש: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • היה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • נקדים: ADJ,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Deuteronomy 29:5 (verbal): Uses the same vocabulary about shoes/clothing and travel but in contrast—Moses says Israel’s garments and shoes did not wear out in the wilderness, opposing the Gibeonites’ claim to worn-out gear.
  • Deuteronomy 8:4 (verbal): Similar language about garments and feet not wearing out during the wilderness journey; thematically contrasts God’s sustaining provision with the Gibeonites’ portrayed destitution.
  • Exodus 16:35 (thematic): Speaks of Israel’s provision (manna) during the wilderness wanderings; thematically relevant to Joshua 9:5’s mention of food/provisions and claims about the state of travelers’ bread.
  • Joshua 9:3-4 (structural): Immediate narrative context: the Gibeonites’ ruse—claiming worn-out clothes and dry food—to secure a covenant with Israel; these verses form the larger unit that includes 9:5.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Their bread was dry and stale, their garments were worn, and the sandals on their feet were tattered from the journey.
  • their sandals were worn, their garments were patched upon them, and all their provision of bread was dry and moldy.
6 But the men of Israel said to the Hivites, "Perhaps you dwell among us; how then shall we make a covenant with you?"

Jos.9.6 - Details

Original Text

וילכו אל־ יהושע אל־ המחנה הגלגל ויאמרו אליו ואל־ איש ישראל מארץ רחוקה באנו ועתה כרתו־ לנו ברית׃

Morphology

  • וילכו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,pl
  • אל: NEG
  • יהושע: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • המחנה: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • הגלגל: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ויאמרו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,pl
  • אליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ואל: CONJ+PREP
  • איש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מארץ: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • רחוקה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • באנו: VERB,qal,perf,1,c,pl
  • ועתה: CONJ
  • כרתו: VERB,qal,impv,2,m,pl
  • לנו: PREP+PRON,1,pl
  • ברית: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Deuteronomy 20:10-11 (structural): Prescribes Israel's procedure when approaching a city 'from afar'—offer terms of peace and make a covenant if they accept. Joshua 9 shows the Gibeonites exploiting the distinction between 'near' and 'far' to secure a treaty.
  • Genesis 21:22-34 (thematic): Abraham's covenant with Abimelech is an example of making formal agreements with foreign leaders—paralleling Joshua's dealing with outside groups seeking a covenant with Israel.
  • Genesis 26:26-31 (thematic): Isaac's treaty with Abimelech echoes the pattern of negotiated covenants over land and wells between Israelite patriarchs and foreign rulers, comparable to the diplomatic nature of Joshua 9.
  • 2 Samuel 21:1-14 (structural): Later account involving the Gibeonites: a famine results from Saul's slaughter of Gibeonites and leads to David's reparative actions. Directly connected to the Gibeonites introduced in Joshua 9 and to obligations arising from interactions with them.
  • 1 Kings 5:1-12 (thematic): Solomon's treaty with Hiram of Tyre shows formal inter-state agreements and reciprocal service between Israel and a foreign polity—paralleling the diplomatic/contractual aspect of the Gibeonite episode.

Alternative generated candidates

  • They went to Joshua to the camp at Gilgal and to the men of Israel, and said unto them, "We are come from a very far country; now therefore make ye a league with us."
  • They went to Joshua to the camp at Gilgal and to the men of Israel, and said to them, "We have come from a very far country; now therefore make a covenant with us."
7 So they said to Joshua, "We are your servants." And Joshua said to them, "Who are you and from where do you come?"

Jos.9.7 - Details

Original Text

ויאמר איש־ ישראל אל־ החוי אולי בקרבי אתה יושב ואיך אכרת־ לך ברית׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • איש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • החוי: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • אולי: ADV
  • בקרבי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,poss1s
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • יושב: VERB,qal,ptcp,1,m,sg
  • ואיך: CONJ+ADV
  • אכרת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • לך: PRON,2,m,sg
  • ברית: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Exodus 23:32 (verbal): Command not to make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land—direct legal/word-level contrast to Israel’s treaty with the Gibeonites (Joshua 9).
  • Deuteronomy 7:2 (thematic): Prohibition against making covenants with the Canaanite nations; provides the legal/theological background that makes Israel’s treaty with Gibeonites problematic.
  • Joshua 9:14 (structural): Immediate narrative parallel: Israel’s leaders make a covenant with the Gibeonites without consulting YHWH—explains how the concern in 9:7 led to a mistaken treaty.
  • Joshua 9:15 (structural): Continuation of the same episode: Joshua and the leaders ratify the covenant and allow the Gibeonites to live, showing the outcome of the question posed in 9:7.
  • 2 Samuel 21:1–6 (thematic): Later narrative dealing with the Gibeonites (famine and reparation for Saul’s actions) — connects historically and morally to Israel’s earlier relations and obligations toward the Gibeonites after their treaty.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, "Perhaps ye dwell among us; how then shall we make a covenant with you?"
  • But the men of Israel said to the Hivites, "Perhaps you dwell among us; how then shall we make a covenant with you?"
8 They said to him, "From a very far country your servants have come because of the name of the LORD your God. For we have heard the report of him and of all that he did in Egypt,

Jos.9.8 - Details

Original Text

ויאמרו אל־ יהושע עבדיך אנחנו ויאמר אלהם יהושע מי אתם ומאין תבאו׃

Morphology

  • ויאמרו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,pl
  • אל: NEG
  • יהושע: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עבדיך: NOUN,m,pl,abs,2ms
  • אנחנו: PRON,1,pl
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אלהם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • יהושע: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מי: PRON,interr,sg
  • אתם: PRON,2,m,pl
  • ומאין: CONJ+ADV,whence
  • תבאו: VERB,qal,imperf,2,m,pl

Parallels

  • Josh.9.19 (structural): Immediate continuation of the same episode: the Gibeonites again present themselves as 'thy servants' and Joshua repeats the inquiry about their origin—same dialogue framework.
  • Gen.42.11 (verbal): Joseph's brothers describe themselves as 'thy servants' and account for their origin when questioned in Egypt—parallel language and the motif of newcomers claiming servitude.
  • John 1:19-22 (verbal): The Jewish leaders question John the Baptist 'Who art thou?' (v.22). Parallel: formal interrogation about a newcomer's identity and origin.
  • Gen.32:27-28 (thematic): An encounter where identity is the focal issue—God asks Jacob his name and the question leads to revelation/renaming; thematically related to questioning a stranger's identity.

Alternative generated candidates

  • So they said unto Joshua, "Thy servants are come from a far country." And he said unto them, "Who are ye, and from whence come ye?"
  • They said to Joshua, "Your servants are." And Joshua said to them, "Who are you, and where do you come from?"
9 and of all that he did to the two kings of the Amorites who were beyond the Jordan—Sihon king of Heshbon and Og king of Bashan, who was at Ashtaroth—

Jos.9.9 - Details

Original Text

ויאמרו אליו מארץ רחוקה מאד באו עבדיך לשם יהוה אלהיך כי־ שמענו שמעו ואת כל־ אשר עשה במצרים׃

Morphology

  • ויאמרו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,pl
  • אליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • מארץ: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • רחוקה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • מאד: ADV
  • באו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • עבדיך: NOUN,m,pl,abs,2ms
  • לשם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • אלהיך: NOUN,m,sg,prsuf-2ms
  • כי: CONJ
  • שמענו: VERB,qal,perf,1,c,pl
  • שמעו: VERB,qal,impv,2,m,pl
  • ואת: CONJ
  • כל: DET
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • עשה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • במצרים: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Joshua 2:9-11 (verbal): Rahab tells the spies that her people 'have heard' of the LORD's acts (how he dried up the sea, etc.), closely echoing the Gibeonites' claim of having heard of Yahweh's deeds in Egypt.
  • Exodus 15:14-16 (thematic): After the crossing, surrounding peoples 'have heard' and are afraid because of what God did in Egypt and at the sea — the same motif of nations hearing of Yahweh's mighty acts.
  • Psalm 78:12-13 (thematic): The psalm recounts Israel's wonders in Egypt and at the sea ('he wrought marvels... he divided the sea'), reflecting the fame of those deeds that others 'heard' about in Joshua 9:9.
  • Deuteronomy 4:34 (allusion): Moses lists the 'signs and wonders' God performed in Egypt (a mighty hand and outstretched arm), language that parallels the Gibeonites' appeal to Yahweh's reputation for deeds in Egypt.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And they said unto him, "From a very far country are thy servants come for the name of the LORD thy God; for we have heard the fame of him and all that he did in Egypt,
  • They said to him, "From a very far country your servants have come because of the name of the LORD your God; for we have heard a report—indeed, we have heard—of all that he did in Egypt,
10 and our elders and all the inhabitants of our country said to us, ‘Take provisions for the journey; go meet them and say to them, “We are your servants; now make a covenant with us.”’

Jos.9.10 - Details

Original Text

ואת ׀ כל־ אשר עשה לשני מלכי האמרי אשר בעבר הירדן לסיחון מלך חשבון ולעוג מלך־ הבשן אשר בעשתרות׃

Morphology

  • ואת: CONJ
  • כל: DET
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • עשה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לשני: PREP+NUM,card,dual,m
  • מלכי: NOUN,pl,m,cons
  • האמרי: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • בעבר: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הירדן: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • לסיחון: PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • חשבון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ולעוג: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • הבשן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • בעשתרות: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,prop

Parallels

  • Numbers 21:21-35 (verbal): Narrative account of Israel’s defeat of Sihon king of Heshbon and of Og king of Bashan — the same events Joshua 9:10 summarizes (close verbal and narrative overlap).
  • Deuteronomy 2:24-37 (allusion): Moses’ commission and report concerning the conquest of Sihon and the dispossession of his land; parallels Joshua’s reference to what was done to the two Amorite kings.
  • Deuteronomy 3:1-11 (allusion): Detailed account of the defeat of Og king of Bashan (including his iron bed) — complements Joshua’s summary mention of Og and Bashan.
  • Joshua 4:12-13 (verbal): Later Joshua passage that explicitly recounts how the LORD delivered Sihon and Og into Israel’s hand — a direct retelling of the same events cited in 9:10.
  • Joshua 2:10 (thematic): Rahab’s report that the people of Jericho heard how the LORD dried up the Red Sea and defeated the kings beyond the Jordan (Sihon and Og), explaining the Canaanites’ fear referenced elsewhere in Joshua.

Alternative generated candidates

  • and all that he did to the two kings of the Amorites beyond the Jordan, to Sihon king of Heshbon and to Og king of Bashan, who was at Ashtaroth."
  • and of all that he did to the two kings of the Amorites who were beyond the Jordan, to Sihon king of Heshbon and to Og king of Bashan, who lived at Ashtaroth.
11 So we took our provisions in our hand on the day we set out to go to you, and now behold, here they are—bread hot when we took it from our houses on the day we left to go to you; now behold, it is dry and crumbled.

Jos.9.11 - Details

Original Text

ויאמרו אלינו זקינינו וכל־ ישבי ארצנו לאמר קחו בידכם צידה לדרך ולכו לקראתם ואמרתם אליהם עבדיכם אנחנו ועתה כרתו־ לנו ברית׃

Morphology

  • ויאמרו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,pl
  • אלינו: PREP+PRON,1,pl
  • זקינינו: NOUN,m,pl,abs+SUFF:1,pl
  • וכל: CONJ+PRON,indef
  • ישבי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • ארצנו: NOUN,f,sg,abs+SUFF:1,pl
  • לאמר: INF,qal,infc
  • קחו: VERB,qal,impv,2,pl
  • בידכם: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,pl
  • צידה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • לדרך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ולכו: VERB,qal,imp,2,pl
  • לקראתם: PREP,3,m,pl
  • ואמרתם: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,pl
  • אליהם: PREP,3,m,pl
  • עבדיכם: NOUN,m,pl,abs+SUFF:2,pl
  • אנחנו: PRON,1,pl
  • ועתה: CONJ
  • כרתו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • לנו: PREP+PRON,1,pl
  • ברית: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Joshua 9:15 (structural): Immediate continuation of the episode: Joshua and the leaders make peace and a covenant with the Gibeonites after their plea, directly following v.11.
  • Deuteronomy 20:10 (thematic): Prescribes offering terms of peace and making a covenant with a city before attacking it—parallels the Gibeonites’ strategy of seeking a treaty to secure their safety.
  • Genesis 26:28-31 (thematic): Abimelech and Isaac conclude a covenant/oath at Beersheba; similar treaty language and the practice of formalizing relations by oath/covenant.
  • 2 Samuel 21:1-14 (allusion): Later episode concerning the Gibeonites: David negotiates and executes reparation for Saul’s violation of the Gibeonites’ rights—directly connected to the treaty and status established in Joshua 9.

Alternative generated candidates

  • We are thy servants; now therefore make ye with us a covenant.
  • And our elders and all who live in our country spoke to us, saying, 'Take provisions for the journey, and go meet them;'
12 These wineskins were new and behold they are burst; and these our sandals and our garments are worn from the very long journey.

Jos.9.12 - Details

Original Text

זה ׀ לחמנו חם הצטידנו אתו מבתינו ביום צאתנו ללכת אליכם ועתה הנה יבש והיה נקדים׃

Morphology

  • זה: PRON,dem,m,sg
  • לחמנו: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+1pl
  • חם: ADJ,m,sg
  • הצטידנו: VERB,hitpael,perf,1,pl
  • אתו: PRON,3,m,sg,acc
  • מבתינו: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs+1pl
  • ביום: PREP
  • צאתנו: NOUN,f,sg,abs+1pl
  • ללכת: VERB,qal,inf
  • אליכם: PREP+PRON,2,pl
  • ועתה: CONJ
  • הנה: PART
  • יבש: ADJ,m,sg
  • והיה: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • נקדים: ADJ,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Josh.9.13 (structural): Immediate context: verse 9:13 lists the same items (worn-out clothes, torn sacks, cracked wineskins, dry and crumbling bread) that the Gibeonites present as evidence of a long journey, repeating and expanding the claim in 9:12.
  • Exod.12:34-39 (thematic): The Exodus departure motif — people taking dough/bread from their houses in haste when departing — parallels the Gibeonites’ claim that they took hot provisions from their homes on the day they set out, using departure-bread as proof of travel.
  • Deut.29:5 (thematic): Moses’ assertion that Israel’s clothes and sandals did not wear out during the wilderness wanderings stands as a thematic antithesis to the Gibeonites’ portrayal of worn-out garments and provisions as evidence of a long journey.
  • 1 Sam.21:4-6 (thematic): Bread used as evidence of travel and necessity: David’s interaction at Nob involves provision and the special status of bread when travelers are hungry — echoes the interpretive role of bread/provisions as proof or sign of journey and need in Joshua 9:12.

Alternative generated candidates

  • This our bread was hot when we took it out of our houses on the day we departed to come to thee; and now, behold, it is dry and stale.
  • and now, behold, our bread was warm when we took it from our houses on the day we set out to go to you, and now, behold, it is dry and crumbly.
13 So they took of their provisions, but they did not ask counsel of the LORD.

Jos.9.13 - Details

Original Text

ואלה נאדות היין אשר מלאנו חדשים והנה התבקעו ואלה שלמותינו ונעלינו בלו מרב הדרך מאד׃

Morphology

  • ואלה: CONJ+DEM,pl,abs
  • נאדות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • היין: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • מלאנו: VERB,qal,perf,1,pl
  • חדשים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • והנה: ADV
  • התבקעו: VERB,hitpael,perf,3,m,pl
  • ואלה: CONJ+DEM,pl,abs
  • שלמותינו: NOUN,f,pl,abs+1p
  • ונעלינו: NOUN,f,pl,abs+1p
  • בלו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • מרב: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הדרך: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • מאד: ADV

Parallels

  • Josh.9.11 (structural): Same narrative description — the Gibeonites show worn sacks, wineskins, garments and sandals as evidence of a long journey; Joshua 9:11–13 contains the immediate parallel details.
  • Deut.29.5 (verbal): Uses the same vocabulary of garments and shoes and the motif of travel-wear. Deut 29:5 states that Israel's clothes and shoes did not wear out in the wilderness (contrast to the Gibeonites' claim that theirs were worn out).
  • Deut.8.4 (verbal): Parallel phrasing about raiment and footwear not wearing out during the forty years in the desert (the wilderness-travel motif and language about clothing/footwear echoes Joshua 9:13).
  • Luke.5.37-38 (allusion): Uses the image of wineskins bursting when unsuited to their contents; Joshua's mention of cracked wineskins evokes the same material reality (wineskins as evidence of age/condition) that the New Testament exploits for a teaching image.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And these wineskins which we filled were new; and, behold, they are broken. And our garments and our shoes are become old by reason of the very long journey."
  • And these wineskins were new, and behold, they have burst; and these our garments and our sandals are worn by the very long journey."
14 And Joshua made peace with them and made a covenant with them to let them live; and the leaders of the congregation swore to them.

Jos.9.14 - Details

Original Text

ויקחו האנשים מצידם ואת־ פי יהוה לא שאלו׃

Morphology

  • ויקחו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • האנשים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • מצידם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,pl
  • ואת: CONJ
  • פי: NOUN,m,sg,construct
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • שאלו: VERB,qal,perf,3,pl

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 23:2-4 (verbal): David 'inquired of the LORD' before acting — a direct verbal and procedural contrast to Joshua 9:14 where the men 'did not ask counsel of the LORD.'
  • 1 Samuel 13:8-14 (structural): Saul offers the burnt offering because he acts without waiting for Samuel/God’s instruction; structurally parallel as a leaderly failure to seek divine guidance with negative consequences.
  • 2 Chronicles 16:7-9 (thematic): Asa sought help from Aram and 'did not seek the LORD' (2 Chr 16:7,12); thematically parallels the danger and reproach that follow when Israelite leaders fail to consult God.
  • Numbers 27:21 (allusion): Instruction that the new leader 'shall inquire' of Eleazar/Urim before the LORD establishes the expected procedure of consulting God — the institutional background implicit in Joshua’s rebuke for failing to ask.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD.
  • So the men took of their provisions, but they did not ask counsel of the LORD.
15 At the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, the Israelites heard that they were neighbors and that they lived among them.

Jos.9.15 - Details

Original Text

ויעש להם יהושע שלום ויכרת להם ברית לחיותם וישבעו להם נשיאי העדה׃

Morphology

  • ויעש: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • להם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • יהושע: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שלום: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויכרת: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • להם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • ברית: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • לחיותם: INF,qal,inf,3,m,pl
  • וישבעו: VERB,qal,imf,3,m,pl
  • להם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • נשיאי: NOUN,m,pl,const
  • העדה: NOUN,f,sg,def

Parallels

  • Josh.9.3-14 (structural): Immediate narrative context: the deception by the Gibeonites and the negotiations that lead Joshua and the leaders to make and swear the covenant.
  • Gen.21:27-31 (thematic): Abraham and Abimelech conclude a treaty of peace and exchange oaths at Beersheba — a parallel example of negotiated covenants and sworn agreements between Israelite figures and foreign groups.
  • Deut.20:10-12 (thematic): Regulation for warfare requiring that a city be offered terms of peace before attack — echoes the idea of making terms and granting life on the basis of an agreement.
  • Deut.7:2 (thematic): Divine prohibition against making covenants with the Canaanite nations — provides a legal/ideological contrast to Joshua’s decision to covenant with the Gibeonites.
  • 2 Sam.21:1-9 (allusion): Later episode involving the Gibeonites (a famine and reparation for Saul's actions) that shows the long-term legal and moral consequences tied to Israel’s earlier dealings with the Gibeonites.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And Joshua made peace with them, and made a covenant with them, to let them live; and the princes of the congregation swore unto them.
  • And Joshua made peace with them and made a covenant with them to let them live; and the leaders of the congregation swore to them.
16 So the people of Israel set out and came to their cities on the third day; and their cities were Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath-jearim.

Jos.9.16 - Details

Original Text

ויהי מקצה שלשת ימים אחרי אשר־ כרתו להם ברית וישמעו כי־ קרבים הם אליו ובקרבו הם ישבים׃

Morphology

  • ויהי: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • מקצה: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שלשת: NUM,m,pl,abs
  • ימים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • אחרי: PREP
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • כרתו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • להם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • ברית: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • וישמעו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • כי: CONJ
  • קרבים: VERB,qal,part,m,pl
  • הם: PRON,personal,3,m,pl
  • אליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ובקרבו: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • הם: PRON,personal,3,m,pl
  • ישבים: VERB,qal,part,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 21:1-9 (thematic): Same group (the Gibeonites) appears later seeking redress for Saul's massacre; connects to the long-term consequences of Israel's dealings with the Gibeonites and the theme of treaties/relations with that people.
  • Deuteronomy 7:2 (structural): Divine instruction forbidding Israel to make covenants with the Canaanite nations—provides the legal/ethical background for Joshua's error in making a treaty without proper inquiry.
  • Judges 1:27-33 (verbal): Describes Israel's failure to drive out Canaanite peoples and the fact that those inhabitants 'dwelt among' Israel—parallels the outcome in Joshua where foreign groups live within Israel's territory.
  • Psalm 106:34-37 (thematic): Retrospective critique of Israel making compacts with the nations and adopting their practices; thematically echoes Joshua's undiscerning treaty and the spiritual/covenantal consequences of such accords.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, that they heard that they were near them and that they were among them.
  • At the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, the Israelites heard that they were near them and that they were living among them.
17 But the people of Israel did not attack them, because the leaders of the congregation had sworn to them by the LORD, the God of Israel; and all the congregation complained against the leaders.

Jos.9.17 - Details

Original Text

ויסעו בני־ ישראל ויבאו אל־ עריהם ביום השלישי ועריהם גבעון והכפירה ובארות וקרית יערים׃

Morphology

  • ויסעו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויבאו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • אל: NEG
  • עריהם: NOUN,f,pl,poss:3mp
  • ביום: PREP
  • השלישי: ADJ,m,sg,def
  • ועריהם: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,poss:3mp
  • גבעון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • והכפירה: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,def
  • ובארות: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • וקרית: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,cons
  • יערים: NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Joshua 9:3 (verbal): The same group of cities (Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, Kiriath‑jearim) is listed earlier in the Gibeonite deception narrative; 9:3 introduces the names repeated in 9:17.
  • Joshua 9:27 (structural): Later in the chapter the inhabitants of these cities (the Gibeonites) are assigned as wood‑cutters and water‑carriers for Israel and the altar — a direct consequence affecting these cities' residents.
  • Joshua 10:2 (thematic): After Gibeon makes peace with Israel (the city named in 9:17), the kings of the region form a coalition to attack it; 10:2 shows the regional fallout from Gibeon's treaty with Israel.
  • 1 Samuel 7:1 (verbal): Kiriath‑jearim appears later as the town that receives the ark of the LORD — the same city named in Joshua 9:17, linking settlement lists to later cultic history.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the children of Israel journeyed, and came to their cities on the third day—now their cities were Gibeon, and Kephirah, and Beeroth, and Kiriath-jearim.
  • Then the people of Israel set out and came to their cities on the third day—now their cities were Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kirjath-jearim.
18 All the leaders said to all the congregation, "We have sworn to them by the LORD, the God of Israel; now therefore we cannot touch them."

Jos.9.18 - Details

Original Text

ולא הכום בני ישראל כי־ נשבעו להם נשיאי העדה ביהוה אלהי ישראל וילנו כל־ העדה על־ הנשיאים׃

Morphology

  • ולא: CONJ
  • הכום: PRON,3,m,pl
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • כי: CONJ
  • נשבעו: VERB,niphal,perf,3,m,pl
  • להם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • נשיאי: NOUN,m,pl,const
  • העדה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • ביהוה: PREP+PN,sg
  • אלהי: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וילנו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • כל: DET
  • העדה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • על: PREP
  • הנשיאים: NOUN,m,pl,def

Parallels

  • Joshua 9:19-20 (structural): Immediate continuation of the same episode: the leaders' oath prevents Israel from executing the Gibeonites and the congregation complains, showing the direct narrative consequence of the princes' vow.
  • 1 Samuel 14:24-45 (thematic): Saul's rash public oath imposes hardship on the people and provokes complaint and conflict, paralleling how a leader's vow binds the community and produces resentment.
  • Judges 11:30-40 (thematic): Jephthah's vow to the LORD made by a leader has tragic consequences and provokes mourning; parallels the seriousness and binding effect of vows made by leaders and their communal fallout.
  • Numbers 30:2 (structural): Legal statement that vows made to the LORD are binding, providing the law-background for why an oath sworn by Israel's leaders before Yahweh obligated the people not to attack the Gibeonites.
  • Deuteronomy 23:21-23 (thematic): Instruction about fulfilling vows to the LORD and not delaying payment stresses the seriousness of vows to Yahweh, echoing the moral/ legal weight of the princes' oath in Joshua 9:18.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the children of Israel did not strike them down, because the princes of the congregation had sworn to them by the LORD, the God of Israel; and all the congregation murmured against the princes.
  • And the people of Israel did not attack them, because the leaders of the congregation had sworn to them by the LORD, the God of Israel; and all the congregation murmured against the leaders.
19 So they answered, "This we will do to them: we will let them live, lest wrath be upon us for the oath which we swore to them."

Jos.9.19 - Details

Original Text

ויאמרו כל־ הנשיאים אל־ כל־ העדה אנחנו נשבענו להם ביהוה אלהי ישראל ועתה לא נוכל לנגע בהם׃

Morphology

  • ויאמרו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,pl
  • כל: DET
  • הנשיאים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • אל: NEG
  • כל: DET
  • העדה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • אנחנו: PRON,1,pl
  • נשבענו: VERB,niphal,perf,1,c,pl
  • להם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • ביהוה: PREP+PN,sg
  • אלהי: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ועתה: CONJ
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • נוכל: VERB,qal,impf,1,pl
  • לנגע: PREP+VERB,qal,inf
  • בהם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Genesis 21:27-31 (structural): Abraham and Abimelech conclude a covenant and oath at Beersheba with mutual promises toward a foreign party—parallel to Israel's binding treaty with the Gibeonites and the formal making of an oath with outsiders.
  • Psalm 15:4 (verbal): Speaks of one who 'swears to his neighbor and does not change' (or 'swears to his own hurt and does not change'), reflecting the ethical obligation to keep an oath even when it is disadvantageous, as the leaders assert in Joshua 9:19.
  • Ecclesiastes 5:4-6 (thematic): Warns that vows made before God must be fulfilled and advises caution about making oaths; supports the principle that promises sworn by the LORD are binding and must be honored.
  • 2 Samuel 21:1-14 (thematic): Relates to the Gibeonites and national obligations: a famine and subsequent reparative actions arise from Saul's treatment of the Gibeonites, showing long-term legal/moral consequences of dealings with that group and the seriousness of covenant obligations.
  • Numbers 30:2 (structural): Law concerning vows—'If a man vow a vow unto the LORD, or swear an oath...'—establishes the binding character of vows made before God, paralleling the leaders' claim that their oath sworn by Yahweh cannot be revoked.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And all the princes said unto all the congregation, "We have sworn unto them by the LORD, the God of Israel; now therefore we cannot touch them."
  • And all the leaders said to all the congregation, "We have sworn to them by the LORD, the God of Israel; now therefore we cannot touch them.
20 And the leaders said to them, "Let them live; but they shall be hewers of wood and carriers of water for the congregation and for the altar of the LORD."

Jos.9.20 - Details

Original Text

זאת נעשה להם והחיה אותם ולא־ יהיה עלינו קצף על־ השבועה אשר־ נשבענו להם׃

Morphology

  • זאת: DEM,f,sg
  • נעשה: VERB,qal,impf,1,pl
  • להם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • והחיה: VERB,hiph,impf,3,ms
  • אותם: PRON,3,m,pl,obj
  • ולא: CONJ
  • יהיה: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • עלינו: PREP+PRON,1,pl
  • קצף: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • השבועה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • נשבענו: VERB,niphal,perf,1,pl
  • להם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Joshua 9:15 (verbal): Immediate parallel in the same episode: Joshua and the leaders make a league with the Gibeonites and swear to let them live—the action to which 9:20 refers.
  • Joshua 9:27 (structural): Resolution later in the narrative: though the oath to spare their lives is honored, the Gibeonites are assigned menial service (woodcutters and water‑carriers), showing how the oath is preserved while addressing the deception.
  • Deuteronomy 20:10–12 (thematic): Law prescribing that an approaching city be offered terms of peace and, if it accepts, be spared and made tributary—parallels the practice of making treaties and sparing inhabitants rather than destroying them.
  • 2 Samuel 21:1–2 (allusion): Later crisis involving the Gibeonites: a famine is attributed to Saul’s violation of a treaty with them, and David negotiates reparations. Connects the Joshua treaty with later obligations and consequences involving the same group.
  • Genesis 21:22–34 (thematic): Abraham’s covenant and sworn agreement with Abimelech (a foreign ruler) shows the broader ancient Near Eastern practice of making binding oaths/treaties with outsiders and the moral/legal importance of upholding them.

Alternative generated candidates

  • This we will do unto them: we will let them live, lest wrath be upon us, because of the oath which we swore unto them.
  • This is what we will do to them: let them live, lest wrath be upon us for the oath that we swore to them."
21 Then Joshua called for them and spoke to them, "Why did you deceive us, saying, ‘We are very far from you,’ when you are actually living among us?

Jos.9.21 - Details

Original Text

ויאמרו אליהם הנשיאים יחיו ויהיו חטבי עצים ושאבי־ מים לכל־ העדה כאשר דברו להם הנשיאים׃

Morphology

  • ויאמרו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,pl
  • אליהם: PREP,3,m,pl
  • הנשיאים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • יחיו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • ויהיו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • חטבי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • עצים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ושאבי: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • מים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • לכל: PREP
  • העדה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • כאשר: CONJ
  • דברו: INF,qal,inf+3ms
  • להם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • הנשיאים: NOUN,m,pl,def

Parallels

  • Josh.9.27 (verbal): Repeats the exact designation and outcome: the Gibeonites are made "hewers of wood and drawers of water," specifying service to the congregation and the altar—direct verbal parallel and judicial outcome.
  • 1 Kings 9:20-21 (thematic): Solomon conscripts remaining Canaanite peoples for forced labor while Israelites are exempt; thematically parallels assigning non‑Israelites to servile, public labor under Israelite rule.
  • 2 Samuel 21:1-9 (allusion): Later account involving the Gibeonites under David (requests for justice and ensuing actions) shows the continuing distinct legal and social status of the Gibeonites created by Joshua's decision.
  • Lev.25:39-43 (thematic): Laws distinguishing Israelite indentured servitude from the status of foreign servants provide legal and cultural background for why non‑Israelites (like the Gibeonites) could be set to permanent menial service.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the princes said unto them, "Let them live; but let them be hewers of wood and drawers of water for all the congregation, as the princes have promised them."
  • And the leaders said to them, "Let them live; but they shall be woodcutters and water-drawers for all the congregation," as the leaders had spoken to them.
22 Now therefore you are cursed, and you shall never cease to be servants—woodcutters and water carriers for the house of my God."

Jos.9.22 - Details

Original Text

ויקרא להם יהושע וידבר אליהם לאמר למה רמיתם אתנו לאמר רחוקים אנחנו מכם מאד ואתם בקרבנו ישבים׃

Morphology

  • ויקרא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • להם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • יהושע: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וידבר: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • אליהם: PREP,3,m,pl
  • לאמר: INF,qal,infc
  • למה: ADV
  • רמיתם: VERB,qal,perfect,2,m,pl
  • אתנו: PRON,1,pl
  • לאמר: INF,qal,infc
  • רחוקים: ADJ,m,pl
  • אנחנו: PRON,1,pl
  • מכם: PREP,2,m,pl
  • מאד: ADV
  • ואתם: CONJ+PRON,2,pl
  • בקרבנו: PREP+NOUN,m,sg+PRON,1,pl
  • ישבים: VERB,qal,participle,m,pl

Parallels

  • Joshua 9:13-15 (verbal): Immediate context: the Gibeonites' deception and Israel's treaty are narrated here (same act of 'deceiving' and the claim that they lived 'far from us'), making this a direct verbal and structural parallel.
  • 2 Samuel 21:1-9 (allusion): Later resolution concerning the Gibeonites: David hands over descendants of Saul to the Gibeonites to atone for Saul's wrongs against them—this passage presupposes the historic relationship and injustices connected to the Gibeonites mentioned in Joshua 9.
  • Deuteronomy 20:10-12 (thematic): Law governing offers of peace and treaty-making with a city before siege: provides legal/thematic background for how Israel was to negotiate with Canaanite towns and contrasts proper treaty procedure with the Gibeonites' deceptive approach.
  • Genesis 26:28-31 (thematic): Isaac's covenant with Abimelech (and the making of oaths and agreements with local peoples) illustrates an earlier precedent for formal treaties between Israelite patriarchs and neighboring populations, thematically related to Joshua's treaty with the Gibeonites.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then Joshua called for them, and said unto them, "Why have ye deceived us, saying, 'We are very far from you,' when ye do dwell among us?
  • Then Joshua called them and said to them, "Why did you deceive us, saying, 'We are very far from you,' when you dwell among us?
23 They answered Joshua, "Because it was told to your servants what the LORD your God commanded his servant Moses to give you all the land and to destroy all the inhabitants of the land from before you, we feared greatly for our lives because of you, and so we did this.

Jos.9.23 - Details

Original Text

ועתה ארורים אתם ולא־ יכרת מכם עבד וחטבי עצים ושאבי־ מים לבית אלהי׃

Morphology

  • ועתה: CONJ
  • ארורים: ADJ,m,pl
  • אתם: PRON,2,m,pl
  • ולא: CONJ
  • יכרת: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • מכם: PREP,2,m,pl
  • עבד: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • וחטבי: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,cnst
  • עצים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ושאבי: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,cnst
  • מים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • לבית: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,cns
  • אלהי: NOUN,m,sg,cons

Parallels

  • Joshua 9:21-27 (verbal): Immediate context: the same narrative and legal disposition—Israel’s oath and the assignment of the Gibeonites as hewers of wood and drawers of water for the congregation and for the altar (repeats the language and legal outcome).
  • 2 Samuel 21:1-9 (thematic): Later episode involving the Gibeonites: the covenantal/justice issues between Israel and the Gibeonites lead to severe consequences for Saul’s house, showing the ongoing distinct status and remembered obligations toward the Gibeonites introduced in Joshua 9.
  • Genesis 9:25 (thematic): Both texts invoke a curse that results in servitude: Noah’s curse on Canaan (‘a servant of servants’) parallels Joshua’s declaration that the deceived peoples are cursed and set to servile labor.
  • Numbers 3:6-9 (structural): Assigning people to service of the sanctuary: like the Levites being given to Aaron to perform the tabernacle’s work, Joshua’s arrangement places the Gibeonites in permanent labor connected to God’s house—different status but similar structural function of dedicated service.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And now ye are cursed, and none of you shall be freed; ye shall be servants, hewers of wood and drawers of water for the house of my God."
  • Now therefore you are cursed; none of you shall ever be released to be free—no one shall be discharged to be a woodcutter or a water-drawer for the house of my God.
24 Now behold, we are in your hand; as it seems good and right to you to do to us, do to us."

Jos.9.24 - Details

Original Text

ויענו את־ יהושע ויאמרו כי הגד הגד לעבדיך את אשר צוה יהוה אלהיך את־ משה עבדו לתת לכם את־ כל־ הארץ ולהשמיד את־ כל־ ישבי הארץ מפניכם ונירא מאד לנפשתינו מפניכם ונעשה את־ הדבר הזה׃

Morphology

  • ויענו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • את: PRT,acc
  • יהושע: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויאמרו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,pl
  • כי: CONJ
  • הגד: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • הגד: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • לעבדיך: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs+PRON,2,ms
  • את: PRT,acc
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • צוה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • אלהיך: NOUN,m,sg,prsuf-2ms
  • את: PRT,acc
  • משה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • עבדו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+3,m,sg
  • לתת: VERB,qal,inf
  • לכם: PREP,2,m,pl
  • את: PRT,acc
  • כל: DET
  • הארץ: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • ולהשמיד: VERB,hiph,infc
  • את: PRT,acc
  • כל: DET
  • ישבי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • הארץ: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • מפניכם: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs+SUF,2,m,pl
  • ונירא: VERB,niphal,impf,1,m,pl
  • מאד: ADV
  • לנפשתינו: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,1,pl
  • מפניכם: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs+SUF,2,m,pl
  • ונעשה: VERB,qal,impf,1,m,pl
  • את: PRT,acc
  • הדבר: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • הזה: DEM,m,sg

Parallels

  • Joshua 9:14 (structural): Immediate narrative parallel — Joshua and the leaders make a covenant with the Gibeonites without consulting Yahweh, the episode to which v.24 is a direct continuation.
  • Joshua 2:1-7 (thematic): Rahab’s deception to protect herself and the spies parallels the Gibeonites’ false claim of distant origin as a strategy to avoid destruction by Israel.
  • Deuteronomy 20:16-18 (allusion): Directly related legal background — the divine command to destroy the inhabitants of the land that the Gibeonites invoke as the reason for fearing Israel.
  • Numbers 33:51-56 (allusion): God’s instruction to dispossess and drive out the Canaanite peoples provides the wider covenantal/ethical context for the Gibeonites’ plea and Israel’s treatment of the land’s inhabitants.
  • 1 Samuel 15:9,24 (thematic): Saul’s sparing of the Amalekite king and his excuse (fear/people) echoes themes of failing to carry out divine commands and offering self-justifying explanations or pleas.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And they answered Joshua, "Because it was told unto thy servants what the LORD thy God commanded his servant Moses to give you all the land, and to destroy all the inhabitants of the land from before you, we were very much afraid for our lives because of you, and did this thing.
  • They answered Joshua, "Because it was told to your servants what the LORD your God commanded his servant Moses, to give you all the land and to destroy all the inhabitants of the land from before you, we feared greatly because of our lives on your account, and we did this thing.
25 So he did to them and delivered them out of the hand of the people of Israel, and he did not kill them.

Jos.9.25 - Details

Original Text

ועתה הננו בידך כטוב וכישר בעיניך לעשות לנו עשה׃

Morphology

  • ועתה: CONJ
  • הננו: PRON,1,c,pl
  • בידך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,suff,2,m,sg
  • כטוב: PREP+ADJ,m,sg
  • וכישר: CONJ+PREP+ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • בעיניך: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,const,2,ms
  • לעשות: VERB,qal,inf
  • לנו: PREP+PRON,1,pl
  • עשה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Joshua 2:12-14 (thematic): Rahab's plea to the Israelite spies — she appeals for the lives of her household and pledges submission/trust in the spies' protection (a covenantal request for mercy like the Gibeonites').
  • Ruth 3:9 (thematic): Ruth's petition to Boaz — a vulnerable plea asking a stronger party to do what seems right on her behalf; both passages show humble submission and request for favor/protection.
  • 1 Samuel 25:28-31 (thematic): Abigail's intercession to David — she humbly implores David to accept restraint and mercy; like the Gibeonites, she places her fate in another's hands and asks him to act as he sees fit.
  • Genesis 50:17-21 (thematic): Joseph's brothers beg for mercy and call themselves 'your servants'; Joseph's response and the brothers' appeal echo the dynamics of submission, plea for life, and the recipient's discretionary power.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And now, behold, we are in thy hand; do to us as it seemeth good and right in thine eyes to do unto us."
  • And now behold, we are in your hand; do to us as seems good and right in your sight."
26 And Joshua made them that day hewers of wood and drawers of water for the congregation and for the altar of the LORD—until this day, to the place that he would choose.

Jos.9.26 - Details

Original Text

ויעש להם כן ויצל אותם מיד בני־ ישראל ולא הרגום׃

Morphology

  • ויעש: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • להם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • כן: ADV
  • ויצל: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • אותם: PRON,3,m,pl,obj
  • מיד: PREP
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ולא: CONJ
  • הרגום: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Joshua 9:15 (structural): Immediately prior account explaining why Israel spared the Gibeonites—Israel made a treaty/oath with them, which frames Joshua's decision to save them from destruction.
  • Joshua 9:27 (structural): Direct consequence of sparing the Gibeonites: Joshua assigns them servile tasks (hewers of wood and drawers of water), showing the covenantual sparing produced lasting subordination rather than execution.
  • 2 Samuel 21:1-14 (thematic): Later negotiation with the Gibeonites under David, where reparation is demanded for Saul's slaughter of Gibeonites—this episode reflects long-term legal/moral consequences connected to Israel's treatment of the Gibeonites.
  • Judges 11:30-39 (thematic): Jephthah's vow shows the force of vows/oaths made by leaders and their tragic implications—parallel theme of commitments binding Israel's actions toward individuals or groups.
  • Genesis 26:28-31 (allusion): Isaac's covenant with Abimelech (oath/treaty with a foreign ruler) parallels the Gibeonite treaty motif: formal agreements with non-Israelites producing obligations that govern future conduct.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And he did unto them; and delivered them out of the hand of the children of Israel, so that they slew them not.
  • So he spared them from the hand of the people of Israel, and he did not put them to death.
27 Thus he assigned them to be woodcutters and water carriers for the congregation and for the altar of the LORD, at the place that shall be chosen.

Jos.9.27 - Details

Original Text

ויתנם יהושע ביום ההוא חטבי עצים ושאבי מים לעדה ולמזבח יהוה עד־ היום הזה אל־ המקום אשר יבחר׃

Morphology

  • ויתנם: CONJ+VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg,obj:3mp
  • יהושע: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ביום: PREP
  • ההוא: DEM,ms,sg
  • חטבי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • עצים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ושאבי: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,cnst
  • מים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • לעדה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ולמזבח: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • עד: PREP
  • היום: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • הזה: DEM,m,sg
  • אל: NEG
  • המקום: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • יבחר: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Joshua 9:22-26 (verbal): Immediate context: the preceding verses record Joshua’s decision to assign the Gibeonites as hewers of wood and drawers of water for the congregation and the altar, the same action summed up in 9:27.
  • Numbers 3:6-10 (thematic): Describes the Levites’ appointment to perform service for the tabernacle and the congregation; parallels the theme of assigning non-priestly groups specific service roles related to the sanctuary.
  • 2 Samuel 21:1-9 (allusion): Later story involving the Gibeonites and the house of Saul (retribution for past deeds). Connects to the distinct, dependent status of the Gibeonites within Israelite society and their special legal/treatment history.
  • 1 Chronicles 23:25-32 (thematic): Lists the duties assigned to Levites (gatekeeping, ministering, bearing burdens, praise), providing a parallel pattern of allocated service roles for the upkeep and functioning of Israel’s sacred life, akin to the Gibeonites’ assigned tasks.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And Joshua made them that day hewers of wood and drawers of water for the congregation and for the altar of the LORD, unto this day, at the place which the LORD should choose.
  • But Joshua made them that day woodcutters and water-drawers for the congregation and for the altar of the LORD, to this day, in the place that he should choose.

When all the kings who were beyond the Jordan, in the hill country and in the lowland and by all the coast of the Great Sea toward Lebanon—the Hittite, the Amorite, the Canaanite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite—heard of it,

they assembled themselves together to fight with Joshua and with Israel as one. But when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and to Ai,

they acted with craft. They went and made themselves worn-out sacks for their donkeys, and wineskins old and mended, and bound sandals on their feet and put on patched garments, and all their bread was dry and crumbling.

They went to Joshua to the camp at Gilgal and said to him and to the men of Israel, "We have come from a very distant country; now make a covenant with us." But the men of Israel said to the Hivites, "Perhaps you dwell among us; how then shall we make a covenant with you?" So they said to Joshua, "We are your servants." And Joshua said to them, "Who are you and from where do you come?"

They said to him, "From a very far country your servants have come because of the name of the LORD your God. For we have heard the report of him and of all that he did in Egypt,

and of all that he did to the two kings of the Amorites who were beyond the Jordan—Sihon king of Heshbon and Og king of Bashan, who was at Ashtaroth—

and our elders and all the inhabitants of our country said to us, ‘Take provisions for the journey; go meet them and say to them, “We are your servants; now make a covenant with us.”’ So we took our provisions in our hand on the day we set out to go to you, and now behold, here they are—bread hot when we took it from our houses on the day we left to go to you; now behold, it is dry and crumbled.

These wineskins were new and behold they are burst; and these our sandals and our garments are worn from the very long journey. So they took of their provisions, but they did not ask counsel of the LORD. And Joshua made peace with them and made a covenant with them to let them live; and the leaders of the congregation swore to them.

At the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, the Israelites heard that they were neighbors and that they lived among them. So the people of Israel set out and came to their cities on the third day; and their cities were Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath-jearim. But the people of Israel did not attack them, because the leaders of the congregation had sworn to them by the LORD, the God of Israel; and all the congregation complained against the leaders.

All the leaders said to all the congregation, "We have sworn to them by the LORD, the God of Israel; now therefore we cannot touch them." So they answered, "This we will do to them: we will let them live, lest wrath be upon us for the oath which we swore to them." And the leaders said to them, "Let them live; but they shall be hewers of wood and carriers of water for the congregation and for the altar of the LORD."

Then Joshua called for them and spoke to them, "Why did you deceive us, saying, ‘We are very far from you,’ when you are actually living among us? Now therefore you are cursed, and you shall never cease to be servants—woodcutters and water carriers for the house of my God."

They answered Joshua, "Because it was told to your servants what the LORD your God commanded his servant Moses to give you all the land and to destroy all the inhabitants of the land from before you, we feared greatly for our lives because of you, and so we did this. Now behold, we are in your hand; as it seems good and right to you to do to us, do to us." So he did to them and delivered them out of the hand of the people of Israel, and he did not kill them. And Joshua made them that day hewers of wood and drawers of water for the congregation and for the altar of the LORD—until this day, to the place that he would choose. Thus he assigned them to be woodcutters and water carriers for the congregation and for the altar of the LORD, at the place that shall be chosen.