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The Fear of God's Wrath
The leaders' primary motivation for sparing the Gibeonites was a profound fear of God's wrath for breaking an oath made in His name. Commentators explain this wasn't just about personal integrity but about honoring the third commandment. This fear was justified, as the breaking of this very oath centuries later brought a famine on Israel (2 Samuel 21).
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Joshua
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John Calvin
On Joshua 9:20
16th Century
Theologian
This we will do to them, etc. Although, according to agreement, they give the Gibeonites their lives, they ratify the whole coven…
John Gill
On Joshua 9:20
17th Century
Pastor
This we will do to them
Either this favour we will show them, preserving their lives, next mentioned, or this punishm…
Matthew Henry
On Joshua 9:14–21
17th Century
Minister
The Israelites, having examined the provisions of the Gibeonites, hastily concluded that they confirmed their account. We make more haste than good…