Joshua 9:3

“And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai,”

"And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai," - Joshua 9:3
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What does Joshua 9:3 mean?

In the King James Version of the Bible, Joshua 9:3 reads, "And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai," This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' conquest of the Promised Land under the leadership of Joshua. The book…

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The Wisdom of the Gibeonites: A Lesson in Humility and Perseverance

The biblical account in Joshua 9:3 states, "And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai." This verse marks a pivotal moment in the history of Israel under Joshua's leadership. The victories at Jericho and Ai established Joshua’s…

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Prayer of Insight and Discernment: Confronting Deception with Divine Wisdom

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the wondrous works that You have performed throughout history. Just as it is written in Your Holy Word, in Joshua 9:3, “And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai,” I reflect…

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Joshua 9:3 - "¶ And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai,"
Joshua 3:9 - "¶ And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, Come hither, and hear the words of the LORD your God."
"¶ And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, Come hither, and hear the words of the LORD your God." - Joshua 3:9
Joshua 9:2 - "That they gathered themselves together, to fight with Joshua and with Israel, with one accord."
Joshua 9:8 - "And they said unto Joshua, We are thy servants. And Joshua said unto them, Who are ye? and from whence come ye?"
Zechariah 3:9 - "For behold the stone that I have laid before Joshua; upon one stone shall be seven eyes: behold, I will engrave the graving thereof, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day."
Joshua 2:9
Joshua 1:9
Joshua 10:9 - "Joshua therefore came unto them suddenly, and went up from Gilgal all night."
Joshua 11:9 - "And Joshua did unto them as the LORD bade him: he houghed their horses, and burnt their chariots with fire."
Joshua 8:9 - "¶ Joshua therefore sent them forth: and they went to lie in ambush, and abode between Beth-el and Ai, on the west side of Ai: but Joshua lodged that night among the people."
Joshua 5:3 - "And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins."
Joshua 1:7-9
Joshua 9:15 - "And Joshua made peace with them, and made a league with them, to let them live: and the princes of the congregation sware unto them."
Joshua 18:9 - "And the men went and passed through the land, and described it by cities into seven parts in a book, and came again to Joshua to the host at Shiloh."
Joshua 3:4
Joshua 3:16
Joshua 3:14
Joshua 3:14
Joshua 1:3
Joshua 3:14
Joshua 3:14
Joshua 3:4
Joshua 3:5 - "And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for to morrow the LORD will do wonders among you."
Zechariah 3:3 - "Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the angel."
Joshua 8:3 - "¶ So Joshua arose, and all the people of war, to go up against Ai: and Joshua chose out thirty thousand mighty men of valour, and sent them away by night."
Joshua And The Walls Of Jericho 16:9
Joshua 4:9 - "And Joshua set up twelve stones in the midst of Jordan, in the place where the feet of the priests which bare the ark of the covenant stood: and they are there unto this day."
Joshua 3:1-17