The reading for Wednesday, March 1, 2023 , is Joshua 9 - 11

Joshua 9 - 11 

Apparently, the people of Gibeon are called Hivites once, but then they are called Gibeonites. 

Joshua made a treaty with the Gibeonites without inquiring of the Lord. I don't want to judge, but I don't think that is something Moses would have done. 

Joshua makes them woodcutters and water bearers. Israel also becomes Gibeon's ally and is called upon to protect Gibeon when they are going to be attacked. 

What's this Book of Jashar? Here's what Wikpedia says: Book of Jashar

Today, I find myself wondering if wandering as nomads in the dessert for 40 years was good training for moving from place to place in order to conquer Canaan. 

Hamstringing horses is so cruel. It appalls me!

In 11:19, it says that not one city, except for the Gibeonites, made a treaty of peace with Israel because God himself had hardened their hearts. This is the first time I recall that peace treaties were even an option. Also, does this mean that God had not hardened the hearts of the Gibeonites? 

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