Joshua 9:16

The Passion Translation

But three days after the treaty had been made, the Israelites learned that they had been deceived. In fact, the Gibeonites were from the local area and lived nearby.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:19

Truthful words will stand the test of time, but one day every lie will be seen for what it is.

Joshua 9:15

Joshua agreed to let them live. He made a peace treaty with them, and the leaders of the assembly sealed it with an oath.

Joshua 9:17

So the Israelites set out at once, and on the third day, they came to their cities: Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath Jearim.

Joshua 9:22

Joshua summoned the Gibeonites and asked them, “Why did you deceive us? You told us that you lived very far from us, but we now know for a fact that you live right here near us.

Joshua 9:9

The Gibeonites replied: “Your servants come from a very distant land because we’ve heard of the fame of your God, Yahweh. We’ve heard of his wonders and all that he did in Egypt.