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Joshua made peace with them, and made a covenant with them, to let them live: and the princes of the congregation swore to them.
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An Oath's Unbreakable Bond
Commentators emphasize that the oath made to the Gibeonites was considered sacred and binding. Matthew Henry notes that even after discovering the deception, Joshua and the leaders did not try to break their promise. This demonstrates profound integrity, illustrating the principle of swearing to one's own hurt and not changing (Psalms 15:4), a powerful lesson for believers on keeping their word.
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Reformed Baptist
And Joshua made peace with them Upon the report the princes made of having examined what they had said, and which they fo…
Presbyterian
The Israelites, having examined the provisions of the Gibeonites, hastily concluded that they confirmed their account. We make more haste than good…