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Joshua 9:15-27

15 Then Joshua made a treaty of peace with them to let them live, and the leaders of the assembly ratified it by oath.

16 Three days after they made the treaty with the Gibeonites, the Israelites heard that they were neighbors, living near them.

17 So the Israelites set out and on the third day came to their cities: Gibeon, Kephirah, Beeroth and Kiriath Jearim.

18 But the Israelites did not attack them, because the leaders of the assembly had sworn an oath to them by the Lord, the God of Israel.
The whole assembly grumbled against the leaders,

19 but all the leaders answered, “We have given them our oath by the Lord, the God of Israel, and we cannot touch them now.

20 This is what we will do to them: We will let them live, so that wrath will not fall on us for breaking the oath we swore to them.”

21 They continued, “Let them live, but let them be woodcutters and water carriers for the entire community.” So the leaders’ promise to them was kept.

22 Then Joshua summoned the Gibeonites and said, “Why did you deceive us by saying, ‘We live a long way from you,’ while actually you live near us?

23 You are now under a curse: You will never cease to serve as woodcutters and water carriers for the house of my God.”

24 They answered Joshua, “Your servants were clearly told how the Lord your God had commanded his servant Moses to give you the whole land and to wipe out all its inhabitants from before you. So we feared for our lives because of you, and that is why we did this.

25 We are now in your hands. Do to us whatever seems good and right to you.”

26 So Joshua saved them from the Israelites, and they did not kill them.

27 That day he made the Gibeonites woodcutters and water carriers for the community and for the altar of the Lord at the place the Lord would choose. And that is what they are to this day.

Cross References for Joshua 9:15-27

Joshua 2:12 - Now then, please swear to me by the Lord that you will show kindness to my family, because I ha... Click to read the verse Joshua 2:12 Click to read the verse Joshua 2:12

Joshua 6:22 - Joshua said to the two men who had spied out the land, “Go into the prostitute’s house and brin... Click to read the verse Joshua 6:22 Click to read the verse Joshua 6:22

1 Samuel 30:15 - David asked him, “Can you lead me down to this raiding party?” He answered, “Swear to me before... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:15 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:15

2 Chronicles 36:13 - He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him take an oath in God’s name. He b... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 36:13 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 36:13

Exodus 23:32 - Do not make a covenant with them or with their gods. Click to read the verse Exodus 23:32 Click to read the verse Exodus 23:32

Leviticus 5:4 - “‘Or if a person thoughtlessly takes an oath to do anything, whether good or evil—in any matter... Click to read the verse Leviticus 5:4 Click to read the verse Leviticus 5:4

Deuteronomy 20:10-11 - When you march up to attack a city, make its people an offer of peace. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 20:10-11 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 20:10-11

2 Samuel 21:2 - The king summoned the Gibeonites and spoke to them. (Now the Gibeonites were not a part of Isra... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 21:2 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 21:2

Joshua 10:6 - The Gibeonites then sent word to Joshua in the camp at Gilgal: “Do not abandon your servants. C... Click to read the verse Joshua 10:6 Click to read the verse Joshua 10:6

Joshua 11:19 - Except for the Hivites living in Gibeon, not one city made a treaty of peace with the Israelite... Click to read the verse Joshua 11:19 Click to read the verse Joshua 11:19

Jeremiah 18:7-8 - If at any time I announce that a nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down and destroyed, Click to read the verse Jeremiah 18:7-8 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 18:7-8

Joshua 6:22-25 - Joshua said to the two men who had spied out the land, “Go into the prostitute’s house and brin... Click to read the verse Joshua 6:22-25 Click to read the verse Joshua 6:22-25

Joshua 2:12-19 - Now then, please swear to me by the Lord that you will show kindness to my family, because I ha... Click to read the verse Joshua 2:12-19 Click to read the verse Joshua 2:12-19

Joshua 9:21 - They continued, “Let them live, but let them be woodcutters and water carriers for the entire c... Click to read the verse Joshua 9:21 Click to read the verse Joshua 9:21

Joshua 10:4 - “Come up and help me attack Gibeon,” he said, “because it has made peace with Joshua and the Is... Click to read the verse Joshua 10:4 Click to read the verse Joshua 10:4

Esther 9:27 - the Jews took it upon themselves to establish the custom that they and their descendants and al... Click to read the verse Esther 9:27 Click to read the verse Esther 9:27