Joshua 9:1-27 The Gibeonite Deception
Seldom you get command, wisdom, deception (ruse), oath, mercy attributes all in one basket.
Command-to wipe out the Gibeonites vs 24
Wisdom & deception-ruse to save their lives; bettercbe servants than dead.
Oath-once given, cannot be revoked vs 15
Mercy-God desires committment to the oath and mercy in this situation.
Mistake-.. did not inquire of the Lord vs 17