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men of Israel

This refers to the entire nation of Israel. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)

the Hivites

This is another name for the Gibeonites. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)

Perhaps you live near us. How can we make a covenant with you?

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/names/joshua
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/gilgal
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/israel
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/hivite
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/servant