Jos 9:27 | MHM | STEP | v. 27 : Joshua assigned the Gibeonites to be servants for the altar of God and the congregation, just as he had said ( v. 27 ). They were given to the Levites to help with the daily work of the tabernacle, like cutting wood and drawing water. This role helped them learn about God and stay close to true worship. Later, these servants were known as the Nethinim (Numbers 3:9 ). Their service was both a punishment and a special opportunity, and it points to how Gentiles would later be brought into God’s people (Isaiah 66:21 ).

‏ Joshua 9:27

v. 27: Joshua assigned the Gibeonites to be servants for the altar of God and the congregation, just as he had said (v. 27 ^a). They were given to the Levites to help with the daily work of the tabernacle, like cutting wood and drawing water. This role helped them learn about God and stay close to true worship. Later, these servants were known as the Nethinim (Numbers 3:9 ^b). Their service was both a punishment and a special opportunity, and it points to how Gentiles would later be brought into God’s people (Isaiah 66:21 ^c).