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The princes said to them, Let them live: so they became wood cutters and drawers of water to all the congregation, as the princes had spoken to them.
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Servants of the Sanctuary
Commentators clarify that the Gibeonites were not made personal slaves to individual Israelites. Their role as 'hewers of wood and drawers of water' was for the entire congregation, specifically providing for the needs of the sanctuary. This was a practical punishment for their deceit that also served the community's worship.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Render they shall be hewers of wood and drawers of water: menial duties belonging to the lowest classes only (compare the cross-reference)…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the princes said to them, let them live They were very pressing upon them, and importunate with them, to save th…
The Israelites, having examined the provisions of the Gibeonites, hastily concluded that they confirmed their account. We make more haste than good…
