KJV ORIGINAL
And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When the people living in Gibeon heard about what Joshua had done to the cities of Jericho and Ai,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The people of Gibeon heard the news about Joshua's military victories over two other cities and realized they needed to respond.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were actively conquering the Promised Land under God's command, following their miraculous victories at Jericho and Ai. These conquests demonstrated God's faithfulness in delivering the land to His people, as promised to their ancestors. The inhabitants of Gibeon, a nearby Canaanite city, heard reports of these events and grew fearful of facing a similar fate.
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