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THE COLATION OF THE ENEMIES OF ISRAEL

Text: Joshua 9
26 April 2010

THE COLATION OF THE ENEMIES OF ISRAEL

1. Hittite

2. Amorite

3. Canaanite

4. Perizzite

5. Hivite

6. Jebusite
“They gathered together to fight with Joshua and Israel with one accord.” Joshua 9:2

THE PLOY OF THE GIBEONITES (HIVITES)

1. Pretence
To pretend that they came from a far country Joshua 9:3-6

2. Preparation
Elaborate preparation to deceive Israel Joshua 9:3-6, 8-13

3. Plan

a) Using of flattery

i) Knowledge of the name of God Joshua 9:9

ii) Knowledge of the exploits of God Joshua 9:9-10

b) Using carefully prepared articles Joshua 9:4-6, 13

i) Old sacks

ii) Old wineskins

iii) Old sandals

iv) Mouldy bread

v) Old garments

c) Goal

To obtain a covenant (treaty) with Israel by any means!

THE PROBLEM

1. Joshua
“And Joshua said, ‘Who are you and where do you come from?'” Joshua 9:8b

2. Men of Israel
“Then the men of Israel took some of their provision” (for examination) Joshua 9:14a

3. Big mistake
“But they did not ask counsel of the LORD.” Joshua 9:14b

DISCOVERY OF THE DECEPTION

1. The ploy of the Gibeonites (Hivites) was discovered
“After three days…” Joshua 9:16

a) Gibeon

b) Chephirah

c) Beroth

d) Kirjath Jearim Joshua 9:7

2. Questioned by Joshua
For their deception Joshua 9:22

3. Answer of the Gibeonites
They feared that they would be killed by Israel in the war to come Joshua 9:25

4. Fate of the Gibeonites

a) They would be spared

b) The covenant established would be honoured Joshua 9:19, 26

c) They would serve Israel

i) As woodcutters

ii) As water carriers Joshua 9:27