The Gibeonite Trick & Treaty

1. The Impending Conflict

The Kings of Canaan Prepare for battle (9:1-2)

2. The Unexpected Deception

The Inhabitants of Gibeon Plan a Trick and Treaty (9:3-15)

3. The Predictable Objection

The People of Israel Protest the Treaty (9:16-21)

4. The Unavoidable Curse

The Leaders of Israel “Punish” the Gibeonites (9:22-27)

Joshua’s Mistake: Joshua “did not ask counsel from the LORD.”
(Joshua 9:14)

Lessons to Learn: