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495 B
Markdown
13 lines
495 B
Markdown
Gibeonites try to fool the nation of Israel.
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## men of Israel ##
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This refers to the entire nation of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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## the Hivites ##
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These are also the Gibeonites.
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## Perhaps you live near us. How can we make a treaty with you? ##
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Joshua is emphasizing that the people of Israel have to follow the command of Yahweh above all else. AT:"If you do live near us, we cannot make a treaty with you." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) |