Joshua 9
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 9 of 24
Chapter Summary
The kings join against Israel. 3 The Gibeonites obtain a league. 15 For which they are condemned to perpetual bondage.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Hivite inhabitants of Gibeon who feign being distant travelers to trick Israel into a covenant of peace
Leader of Israel who makes peace with the Gibeonites, then confronts their deceit and makes them woodcutters and water-drawers
God of Israel by whose name the leaders swear the oath, and whose counsel Israel failed to seek
Servant of Jehovah whose command to destroy the land's inhabitants the Gibeonites cite as their reason for the ruse
Timeline
The kings of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites gather with one mouth to fight against Joshua and Israel.
Joshua 9:1-2The inhabitants of Gibeon hear of Jericho and Ai, and slyly disguise themselves as envoys with old sacks, torn wineskins, patched sandals, and dry, crumbly bread.
Joshua 9:3-5The Gibeonites come to the camp at Gilgal, claim to be from a distant land because of Jehovah's fame in Egypt and against Sihon and Og, and ask for a covenant.
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