How does the preservation of Gibeonite cities demonstrate a balance between conquest and mercy?
Balancing Conquest and Mercy: The Preservation of Gibeonite Cities The account of the Gibeonites in the book of Joshua presents a striking example of how Israel’s conquest of Canaan was tempered by mercy and covenantal integrity. Unlike other Canaanite cities, which were destroyed during the campaigns, the Gibeonites were spared…