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Leader of Israel and decision-maker in the covenant with the Gibeonites.
Joshua, as the leader of Israel, is deceived by the Gibeonites into making a peace treaty without seeking God's counsel, demonstrating the importance of seeking divine guidance.
Deceptive group seeking a covenant with Israel to avoid destruction.
The Gibeonites deceive Joshua and the Israelites by pretending to be from a distant land, securing a peace treaty and demonstrating the theme of God's mercy and the consequences of not seeking His guidance.
Decision-makers who ratified the covenant with the Gibeonites.
The leaders of Israel, alongside Joshua, make a covenant with the Gibeonites without consulting God, highlighting the importance of seeking divine wisdom in decision-making.