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# men of Israel
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This refers to the entire nation of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
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# the Hivites
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This is another name for the Gibeonites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
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# Perhaps you live near us. How can we make a covenant with you?
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Joshua is emphasizing that the people of Israel have to follow the command of Yahweh above all else. AT: "If you do live near us, we cannot make a covenant with you." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
# translationWords
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/joshua]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/gilgal]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/israel]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/hivite]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/servant]]