Joshua 9:2
Joshua 9:2 in Multiple Translations
they came together to wage war against Joshua and Israel.
That they gathered themselves together, to fight with Joshua and with Israel, with one accord.
that they gathered themselves together, to fight with Joshua and with Israel, with one accord.
Came together with one purpose, to make war against Joshua and Israel.
So they gathered to fight together as a united army against Joshua and the Israelites.
They gathered themselues together, to fight against Ioshua, and against Israel with one accord.
that they gather themselves together to fight with Joshua, and with Israel — one mouth.
they gathered themselves together to fight with Joshua and with Israel, with one accord.
That they assembled themselves, to fight with Joshua and with Israel, with one accord.
Gathered themselves together, to fight against Josue and Israel with one mind, and one resolution.
So they all gathered their armies to fight Joshua and the Israeli army.
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 9:2
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Joshua 9:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּֽתְקַבְּצ֣וּ
יַחְדָּ֔ו
לְ/הִלָּחֵ֥ם
עִם
יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ
וְ/עִם
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
פֶּ֖ה
אֶחָֽד
וַ/יִּֽתְקַבְּצ֣וּ
qâbats
H6908
to gather
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3mp
יַחְדָּ֔ו
yachad
H3162
unitedness
Adv
לְ/הִלָּחֵ֥ם
lâcham
H3898
to fight
Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a
עִם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep
יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ
Yᵉhôwshûwaʻ
H3091
Joshua
N-proper
וְ/עִם
ʻim
H5973
with
Conj | Prep
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
פֶּ֖ה
peh
H6310
lip
N-ms
אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 9:2
וַ/יִּֽתְקַבְּצ֣וּ
qâbats
H6908
"to gather"
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3mp
To gather or collect people or things, like when the Israelites assembled in the book of Numbers. It's about bringing things or people together in one place.
Definition: 1) to gather, assemble 1a) (Qal) to gather, collect, assemble 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to assemble, gather 1b2) to be gathered 1c) (Piel) to gather, gather together, take away 1d) (Pual) to be gathered together 1e) (Hithpael) to gather together, be gathered together
Usage: Occurs in 121 OT verses. KJV: assemble (selves), gather (bring) (together, selves together, up), heap, resort, [idiom] surely, take up. See also: Genesis 41:35; Proverbs 28:8; Psalms 41:7.
יַחְדָּ֔ו
yachad
H3162
"unitedness"
Adv
This adverb means together, describing people doing something in unity, like in Psalm 133:1.
Definition: 1) union, unitedness
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: alike, at all (once), both, likewise, only, (al-) together, withal. See also: Genesis 13:6; Psalms 62:10; Psalms 2:2.
לְ/הִלָּחֵ֥ם
lâcham
H3898
"to fight"
Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a
In the Bible, this word means to feed on or consume something, often referring to eating food or battling against someone. It's used in stories like David's battles and the Israelites' struggles in the wilderness.
Definition: 1) to fight, do battle, make war 1a) (Qal) to fight, do battle 1b) (Niphal) to engage in battle, wage war
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: devour, eat, [idiom] ever, fight(-ing), overcome, prevail, (make) war(-ring). See also: Exodus 1:10; 2 Samuel 8:10; Psalms 35:1.
עִם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ
Yᵉhôwshûwaʻ
H3091
"Joshua"
N-proper
Joshua was a leader in the Bible, first mentioned in Ezra 2:2, who helped the Israelites return from exile. His name means Jehovah is salvation, and he is also known as Jeshua in some parts of the Bible. He was a key figure in the conquest of Canaan.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.2; son of: Jehozadak (H3087); father of: Joiakim (H3113); also called Jeshua at Ezr.2.2; 3.2,8; 4.3; 5.2; 1x12.1,7,10,26; § Joshua or Jehoshua = "Jehovah is salvation" 1) son of Nun of the tribe of Ephraim and successor to Moses as the leader of the children of Israel; led the conquest of Canaan 2) a resident of Beth-shemesh on whose land the Ark of the Covenant came to a stop after the Philistines returned it 3) son of Jehozadak and high priest after the restoration 4) governor of Jerusalem under king Josiah who gave his name to a gate of the city of Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 199 OT verses. KJV: Jehoshua, Jehoshuah, Joshua. Compare H1954 (הוֹשֵׁעַ), H3442 (יֵשׁוּעַ). See also: Exodus 17:9; Joshua 9:15; Zechariah 6:11.
וְ/עִם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
פֶּ֖ה
peh
H6310
"lip"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
Study Notes — Joshua 9:2
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- Context
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- Joshua 9:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 9:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 9:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 9:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 9:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 9:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 9:2
- Sermons on Joshua 9:2
Context — The Deceit of the Gibeonites
1Now when news of this reached all the kings west of the Jordan—those in the hill country, the foothills, and all along the coast of the Great Sea toward Lebanon (the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites)—
2they came together to wage war against Joshua and Israel.
3But the people of Gibeon, having heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and Ai, 4acted deceptively and set out as envoys, carrying on their donkeys worn-out sacks and old wineskins, cracked and mended.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Revelation 16:14 | These are demonic spirits that perform signs and go out to all the kings of the earth, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty. |
| 2 | Joel 3:9–13 | Proclaim this among the nations: “Prepare for war; rouse the mighty men; let all the men of war advance and attack! Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, ‘I am strong!’ Come quickly, all you surrounding nations, and gather yourselves. Bring down Your mighty ones, O LORD. Let the nations be roused and advance to the Valley of Jehoshaphat, for there I will sit down to judge all the nations on every side. Swing the sickle, for the harvest is ripe. Come, trample the grapes, for the winepress is full; the wine vats overflow because their wickedness is great. |
| 3 | Psalms 2:1–2 | Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 20:1–30 | After this, the Moabites and Ammonites, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat. Then some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the Sea; they are already in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, En-gedi). Jehoshaphat was alarmed and set his face to seek the LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah. So the people of Judah gathered to seek the LORD, and indeed, they came from all the cities of Judah to seek Him. Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem in the house of the LORD in front of the new courtyard and said, “O LORD, God of our fathers, are You not the God who is in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand, and no one can stand against You. Our God, did You not drive out the inhabitants of this land before Your people Israel and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham Your friend? They have lived in the land and have built in it a sanctuary for Your Name, saying, ‘If disaster comes upon us—whether sword or judgment, plague or famine—we will stand before this temple and before You, for Your Name is in this temple. We will cry out to You in our distress, and You will hear us and save us.’ And now, here are the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, whom You did not let Israel invade when they came out of the land of Egypt; but Israel turned away from them and did not destroy them. See how they are repaying us by coming to drive us out of the possession that You gave us as an inheritance. Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.” Meanwhile all the men of Judah, with their wives and children and little ones, were standing before the LORD. Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite from Asaph’s descendants, as he stood in the midst of the assembly. And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God. Tomorrow you are to march down against them. You will see them coming up the Ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the valley facing the Wilderness of Jeruel. You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’” Then Jehoshaphat bowed facedown, and all the people of Judah and Jerusalem fell down before the LORD to worship Him. And the Levites from the Kohathites and Korahites stood up to praise the LORD, the God of Israel, shouting in a very loud voice. Early in the morning they got up and left for the Wilderness of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Hear me, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.” Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.” The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction. And when they had made an end to the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. When the men of Judah came to a place overlooking the wilderness, they looked for the vast army, but there were only corpses lying on the ground; no one had escaped. Then Jehoshaphat and his people went to carry off the plunder, and they found on the bodies an abundance of goods and valuables —more than they could carry away. They were gathering the plunder for three days because there was so much. On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Beracah, where they blessed the LORD. Therefore that place is called the Valley of Beracah to this day. Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem, with Jehoshaphat at their head, returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the LORD had made them rejoice over their enemies. So they entered Jerusalem and went into the house of the LORD with harps, lyres, and trumpets. And the fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel. Then Jehoshaphat’s kingdom was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side. |
| 5 | Isaiah 8:12 | “Do not call conspiracy everything these people regard as conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear; do not live in dread. |
| 6 | Isaiah 8:9–10 | Huddle together, O peoples, and be shattered; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for battle, and be shattered; prepare for battle, and be shattered! Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us. ” |
| 7 | Revelation 20:8–9 | and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth—Gog and Magog—to assemble them for battle. Their number is like the sand of the seashore. And they marched across the broad expanse of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city. But fire came down from heaven and consumed them. |
| 8 | Isaiah 54:15 | If anyone attacks you, it is not from Me; whoever assails you will fall before you. |
| 9 | Proverbs 11:21 | Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape. |
| 10 | Acts 4:26–28 | The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against His Anointed One.’ In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen. |
Joshua 9:2 Summary
[The kings west of the Jordan were afraid of the Israelites because of their victories over Jericho and Ai, so they decided to come together to wage war against them, as seen in Joshua 9:1-2. This shows that they did not trust in God's power and sovereignty, unlike the Israelites who trusted in God's promises and provision. We can learn from this by trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty, even in the face of opposition and adversity, as seen in Psalm 23:4 and Romans 8:28. By doing so, we can experience God's power and victory in our lives, just like the Israelites did.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the kings west of the Jordan come together to wage war against Joshua and Israel?
The kings west of the Jordan came together to wage war against Joshua and Israel because they had heard about the victories God had given the Israelites over Jericho and Ai, and they were afraid of being conquered next, as seen in Joshua 9:1-2 and Deuteronomy 9:4-5.
What can we learn from the kings' decision to wage war against Israel?
The kings' decision to wage war against Israel shows that they did not trust in God's power and sovereignty, unlike the Israelites who trusted in God's promises and provision, as seen in Exodus 14:14 and Deuteronomy 20:4.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible's teaching on faith and trust?
This verse relates to the rest of the Bible's teaching on faith and trust, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Psalm 37:3-7, which emphasize the importance of trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty, even in the face of opposition and adversity.
What does this verse reveal about God's character and His relationship with His people?
This verse reveals that God is a God of war and victory, as seen in Exodus 15:3 and Isaiah 42:13, and that He is committed to fighting for and protecting His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:30 and Joshua 23:10.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am facing opposition or adversity, and how can I trust in God's power and sovereignty to overcome them?
- How can I, like the Israelites, trust in God's promises and provision, even when it seems like the odds are against me?
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate my trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, like the Israelites did in Joshua 9:2?
- How can I apply the lesson of trusting in God's power and sovereignty to my daily life, and what are some practical steps I can take to do so?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 9:2
That they gathered themselves together to fight with Joshua, and with Israel,.... Not at this time, but they met together to consult what was proper to be done in order to secure themselves, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 9:2
That they gathered themselves together, to fight with Joshua and with Israel, with one accord. They gathered themselves together to fight ... with one accord.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 9:2
They gathered themselves together; not actually, as the following history shows; but they entered into a league or confederation to do this.
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 9:2
Joshua 9:2 That they gathered themselves together, to fight with Joshua and with Israel, with one accord.Ver. 2. That they gathered themselves together, &c.] Herein they showed themselves far wiser than our forefathers, of whom Tacitus testifieth upon his own experience, for he had been in Brittany with his father-in-law Agricola, that nothing more disadvantaged them against the Romans, who conquered them, than dissension, that mother of dissolution. Seldom did two or three cities convene or combine: Ita dum singuli pugnant, universi vincuntur, and so when they cannot agree to fight together, they are undone together.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 9:2
IX. OF THE FOR WAR. (1, 2) These verses record the general preparation of the natives of Canaan for the last struggle with Joshua.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 9:2
2. Gathered themselves together — It is not singular that rival and jealous States did not combine till the dread of a victorious foe, already in the heart of their territory, compelled them to unite for their common safety.
Sermons on Joshua 9:2
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Week of Meetings 09 7 Facets of Love by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing our unity with Christ through his death, burial, and resurrection. He encourages the audience to be informed an |
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Ezekiel 37 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the prophetic significance of Ezekiel 37, emphasizing the fulfillment of prophecies concerning the latter days and the return of Israel to its land as a sign |
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Week of Meetings-07 Armageddon-Who When Where by Dwight Pentecost | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the events that will occur after the Lord Jesus Christ takes believers to be with Him. He mentions that the nations of the earth are currentl |
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(Through the Bible) Joel 3 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses various passages from the Bible that speak about the coming judgment and the return of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the urgency of the harvest |
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Isaiah 2:4 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the prophetic implications of Isaiah 2:4, emphasizing President Truman's statement about future conflicts and the current arms race, particularly between Russ |
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(Revelation - Part 6): Reign of Christ a Divine Imperative by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the current state of the world and the need for deliverance from oppression and sin. He emphasizes the importance of a perfect leader who can |
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Bringing the Power of God Into Prayer by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of speaking and the impact it can have on someone's life. He shares a story from the Old Testament about three lepers who made a c |