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. … Continue reading Why are the Gibeonites included despite their deception, and what historical lesson does this teach?