KJV ORIGINAL
And they said unto Joshua, We are thy servants. And Joshua said unto them, Who are ye? and from whence come ye?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They said to Joshua, 'We are your servants.' Joshua asked them, 'Who are you? Where do you come from?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The Gibeonites declared themselves to be Joshua's servants, but Joshua questioned their identity and origin.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were conquering the land of Canaan as God had promised to their ancestors, leading to encounters with various local peoples who opposed them. The Gibeonites, fearing destruction, disguised themselves as travelers from a distant land to trick Joshua into a peace treaty. This verse shows the initial exchange where they professed submission, prompting Joshua to inquire about their identity and origin.
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