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But all the princes said to all the congregation, We have sworn to them by Yahweh, the God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them.
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The Sanctity of an Oath
All commentators agree that the oath was binding because it was sworn 'by Jehovah, the God of Israel.' As Charles Ellicott notes, it became God's covenant, not just Israel's promise. The leaders understood that God's own name and honor were invoked, making the oath sacred and unbreakable, regardless of the deceit used to secure it.
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Joshua
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19th Century
Anglican
We have sworn unto them ... therefore we may not touch them. —Although the covenant was obtained from the Israelites by f…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But all the princes said to all the congregation That is, all the princes that went to Gibeon addressed all the Isra…
Presbyterian
The Israelites, having examined the provisions of the Gibeonites, hastily concluded that they confirmed their account. We make more haste than good…
