Josh.9.19

But all the princes said unto all the congregation, We have sworn unto them by the LORD God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them.

Josh.9.19

The leaders were united in their response to the congregation: "We promised them in the presence of the GOD of Israel. We can't lay a hand on them now.

Josh.9.19

but all the leaders answered, "We have given them our oath by the LORD, the God of Israel, and we cannot touch them now.

Josh.9.19

Then all the rulers said to all the congregation, "We have sworn to them by the LORD God of Israel; now therefore, we may not touch them.