And the children of Israel journeyed, and came unto their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kirjathjearim.
The Israelites traveled and reached the Gibeonite cities on the third day. These cities were Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kirjath-jearim.
This verse describes the Israelites discovering the actual location of the Gibeonite cities just three days after making a treaty with them.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were in the midst of conquering the Promised Land of Canaan under God's command, having recently entered into a deceptive treaty with the Gibeonites, who were local inhabitants pretending to be from a distant nation to avoid destruction. When the Israelites discovered the ruse, they honored their oath but proceeded to journey to the Gibeonites' cities as part of the unfolding events. This verse highlights the immediate aftermath, noting the specific cities they reached on the third day, which underscores the consequences of decisions made without full consultation.
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