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