Joshua 9:14

NETBible

The men examined 1  some of their provisions, but they failed to ask the Lord’s advice. 2 

NIV ©

The men of Israel sampled their provisions but did not enquire of the LORD.

NASB ©

So the men of Israel took some of their provisions, and did not ask for the counsel of the LORD.

NLT ©

So the Israelite leaders examined their bread, but they did not consult the LORD.

MSG ©

The men of Israel looked them over and accepted the evidence. But they didn't ask GOD about it.

BBE ©

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

NRSV ©

So the leaders partook of their provisions, and did not ask direction from the LORD.

NKJV ©

Then the men of Israel took some of their provisions; but they did not ask counsel of the LORD.

KJV
And the men
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took
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of their victuals
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and asked
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not [counsel] at the mouth
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of the LORD
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{the men...: or, they received the men by reason of their victuals}
NASB ©
So the men
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of Israel
took
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some
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of their provisions
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, and did not ask
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for the counsel
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of the LORD
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LXXM
kai
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CONJ
elabon
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T-NPM
arcontev
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N-NPM
tou
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T-GSM
episitismou
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N-GSM
autwn
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D-GPM
kai
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CONJ
kurion
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N-ASM
ouk
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ADV
ephrwthsan {V-AAI-3P}
NET [draft] ITL
The men
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examined
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some of their provisions
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, but they failed
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to ask
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the Lord’s
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advice
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HEBREW
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Mysnah
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NETBible

The men examined 1  some of their provisions, but they failed to ask the Lord’s advice. 2 

NET Notes

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

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.