Joshua 9:12
"Our elders and all the inhabitants of our country spoke to us, saying, ‘Take supplies in your hand for the journey, and go to meet them. Tell them, “We are your servants. Now make a covenant with us.”’"
Key Reflection
This statement underscores the willingness of the Gibeonites to submit themselves as servants to the Israelites and seek their protection through a covenant. It highlights the theme of submission and the desire for a protective alliance, which sets the stage for the establishment of this unusual but significant relationship between the Gibeonites and the Israelites.
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