Jos 9:24 | MHM | STEP | v. 24 : The Gibeonites answered Joshua honestly. They said they lied because they knew God had ordered the destruction of all the people of Canaan ( v. 24 ). They saw God’s power and justice and were afraid for their lives. They did not try to justify their lie, but simply asked for mercy.

‏ Joshua 9:24

v. 24: The Gibeonites answered Joshua honestly. They said they lied because they knew God had ordered the destruction of all the people of Canaan (v. 24 ^a). They saw God’s power and justice and were afraid for their lives. They did not try to justify their lie, but simply asked for mercy.