Why are the Gibeonites included despite their deception, and what historical lesson does this teach?
Why the Gibeonites Are Included Despite Their Deception, and the Historical Lesson This Teaches The story of the Gibeonites, found in Joshua 9, is a unique episode in Israel’s conquest of Canaan. Unlike other Canaanite cities that were destroyed for disobedience or rebellion, the Gibeonites secured their survival through deception….