BBE Image Bible : Scripture in Images Joshua 9:23
23. Now because of this you are cursed, and you will for ever be our servants, cutting wood and getting water for the house of my God.
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Summary: In Joshua chapter 9, the narrative focuses on the Gibeonites, a group of Canaanite inhabitants who devise a clever scheme to secure their safety from the Israelite conquest. They disguise themselves as foreign travelers, wearing tattered clothes and carrying moldy provisions, and approach the Israelites at Gilgal. By claiming they have come from a distant land, they seek to form a peace treaty, effectively deceiving Joshua and the leaders of Israel. Despite being warned by God to avoid making covenants with the inhabitants of Canaan, the Israelites fail to seek divine guidance and unwittingly enter into an oath with the Gibeonites. Upon discovering the truth, the Israelites honor their pledged oath but impose servitude upon the Gibeonites, who become water carriers and woodcutters for the community. The chapter highlights themes of deception, the importance of seeking God’s counsel, and the complexities of keeping pledges made. It underscores the consequences of human error in spiritual discernment and illustrates God’s sovereignty in using even flawed decisions to fulfill His overarching purposes.
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