ESV Reformation Study Bible – Josh 9:6
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Josh 9:6

9:6 We have come from a distant country. The Gibeonites pretend that they live outside Israel’s potential zone of interest. The Israelites were prepared to make a treaty with them because of the provisions of Deut. 20:10–18.

covenant. A covenant is a treaty relationship. This covenant would commit Israel to spare the Gibeonites.