Joshua 9:21

21They continued, “Let them live, but let them be woodcutters and water carriers in the service of the whole assembly.” So the leaders’ promise to them was kept.

21So the leaders said to them, “Let them live.” And they became gatherers of firewood and 9:21 Lit people drawinglabor to draw water for the whole congregation, just as the leaders had spoken to them.

21The leaders said to them, “Let them live.” So they became hewers of wood and drawers of water for the whole congregation, just as the leaders had spoken to them.

21The leaders said to them, “Let them live [as our slaves].” So they became the cutters and gatherers of firewood and water carriers for the entire congregation, just as the leaders had said of them.

21They continued, “Let them live, but let them be woodcutters and water carriers for the whole congregation.” So the leaders kept their promise.

21They continued, “Let them live. But make them cut wood and carry water to serve the whole community.” So the leaders kept their promise to them.