Joshua 9:14-16

Good News Translation

¹⁴ The Israelites accepted some food from them, but did not consult the Lord about it. ¹⁵ Joshua made a treaty of friendship with the people of Gibeon and allowed them to live. The leaders of the community of Israel gave their solemn promise to keep the treaty.

¹⁶ Three days after the treaty had been made, the Israelites learned that these people did indeed live nearby.