Joshua 2:12
Context2:12 So now, promise me this with an oath sworn in the Lord’s name. 1 Because I have shown allegiance to you, show allegiance to my family. 2 Give me a solemn pledge 3
Joshua 9:18-19
Context9:18 The Israelites did not attack them because the leaders of the community had sworn an oath to them in the name of the Lord God of Israel. 4 The whole community criticized 5 the leaders, 9:19 but all the leaders told the whole community, “We swore an oath to them in the name of 6 the Lord God of Israel. So now we can’t hurt 7 them!
1 tn Heb “Now, swear to me by the
sn To swear an oath in the
2 tn Heb “with the house of my father.”
3 tn Heb “true sign,” that is, “an inviolable token or pledge.”
4 tn Heb “by the
5 tn Or “grumbled against.”
6 tn Heb “to them by….”
7 tn Or “touch.”