Joshua 9:14-15

9:14 The men examined ¹  some of their provisions, but they failed to ask the Lord’s advice. ²  9:15 Joshua made a peace treaty with them and agreed to let them live. The leaders of the community ³  sealed it with an oath. ⁴ 

[9:14]  ¹ tn Heb “took.” This probably means they tasted some of the food to make sure it was stale.

[9:14]  ² tn Heb “but they did not ask the mouth of the Lord.” This refers to seeking the Lord’s will and guidance through an oracle.

[9:15]  ³ tn Or “assembly.”

[9:15]  ⁴ tn Heb “Joshua made peace with them and made a treaty with them to let them live, and the leaders of the community swore an oath to them.”